Partner moving in

aej02 wrote: My partner and I are both on income related ESA. I get disability premiums. If he moved in with me how would both of our ESA be affected and would my disabilities be taken into consideration?

I recommend that you get face to face advice before you make a decision to do this.

As a couple you can only have one Income Related claim so one of you will have to close their ESA(IR) claim.

Also if you are receiving the Severe Disability Premium (money because you are severely disabled), then you will lose this because you will no longer be living alone (unless your partner is also receiving a qualifying benefit).

Gordon

aej02 wrote: Where would you advise I could get face to face advice about this? Also what do you mean by a qualifying benefit please?

Do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.

Your partner needs to be receiving

- Attendance Allowance (or Constant Attendance Allowance paid with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or War Pension)
- Disability Living Allowance care component at the middle or highest rate
- Personal Independence Payment daily living component
- Armed Forces Independence Payment

Gordon

aej02 wrote: My partner does get DLA middle rate care. Does this mean I would still get my severe disability premium? Sorry to be a nuisance. I will do a search for advise in my area. Is this usually charities? I am just scared to discuss it with the actual benefits people because I don't want them to go the premise he is moving in when I am only researching the effects it would have on both our benefits

Yes I your partner is receiving DLA MRC then this should enable your SDP to continue in payments, in fact you should be entitled to the couples rate which is about £120 per week.

There is no need for your to contact the DWP unless and until you move in together.

There are a variety of agencies still providing welfare advice but it will depend on where you are.

Gordon