Disability Allowance and Working Outside the State

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I am awaiting a decision on my entitlement to Disability Allowance. I do sporadic work in the UK a few times a year, which can range from one to six weeks. I am uncertain if I am able to commit to this work while being able to be on Disability Allowance. I imagine I will not be entitled to be paid it during the work periods, but is it possible to remain on the allowance while working outside the state and have payments resume as normal upon returning? My Jobseekers Allowance was paused/suspended previously in these instances, and I'm not sure if Disability Allowance works the same way.

Although I'm getting ahead of myself as I'm still awaiting the decision, I'm needing to decide on work commitments in the UK now, and would not want to risk losing the allowance due to the work if I do get it.

Any guidance would be much appreciated, thank you

gipi

You can't claim disability allowance while outside the state. You have to advise the department when you're leaving and when you're working so that your claim can be re-assessed.

Cherry Blossom

I’m pretty sure you can work in Northern Ireland as long as you still live in the republic. But other than that, no you can’t leave Ireland to work in mainland UK sporadically. I imagine it would get really messy if that was permitted.

endofrainbow

Can't see you being approved for DA if you're able to work a full week regardless of which jurisdiction it's in. DA is for people who can't work long term. Are you trying to game the system ?