My husband is high rate care pip and receives income related ESA we wanted to take £5000 from our private pension towards house repairs and much needed furniture Etc is This possible or would this immediately stop our ESA
Hi Vicky, Your full name appears to show you may wish to use this link. www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/contact-and-help/registering#r11 Savings up to £6000 will not affect your ESA. However, if you are seen to be deliberately spending capital this might cause DWP to question your spending under the "deprivation of capital' rules. If you have essential repairs and furniture purchases to make then these can be paid for. The important thing is to get proper quotes for the repair and keep all receipts. It may be worthwhile to contact DWP and tell them, otherwise there could be awkward questions later. I hope this helps. LL26
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