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Can I study on Illness benefit?

Slapme2 · 2021-09-27 19:04:42

I’m on illness benefit for over a year now. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression. I’m at a point now that I’d like to try and get my life back together. My doctor suggested doing a short course in something that I might enjoy - not too challenging - short and sweet really. i see that the government are offering free…

27-09-2021 7:04pm

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I’m on illness benefit for over a year now. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression. I’m at a point now that I’d like to try and get my life back together. My doctor suggested doing a short course in something that I might enjoy - not too challenging - short and sweet really.
i see that the government are offering free courses for PUP recipients. Can I apply for them without affecting my benefits? I emailed dept of social protection last week but am waiting for a reply

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