Hi, sorry to be asking another ESA question, there seem to be thousands but I cannot find the answer I need and am very confused. I have been asked to post as I mentioned I used this site a lot when I needed advice. You good people have done me wonders before so hoping you can help me again!
Right. here is a situation for you. I think I have all the relevant info.
A couple, unmarried, no kids.
One of the couple has physical health problems and was transported last year from IB to ESA. This person attends a full time FE course, with approval from benefits people. They receive a mixture of contribution and income related ESA for both of them in the couple, but the claim is in their name.
The other half of the couple has been out of work for 3 years. They have significant mental health problems. They receive DLA and carers allowance for assisting their partner with their physical health needs. No other benefits are in their name but they are the named partner on other claims
Due to the ESA they also receive housing benefit and council tax.
The partner with mental health problems would like to try working one or two days a week to see how they cope as they have become very socially isolated since the onset of their mental health disorder and through caring.
What would happen in this situation regarding their benefits? I am concerned for them as I feel they want to do the "right" thing which to them is trying to work, but the mental health issue is not very well controlled so I am unsure if they could actually hold down a job. They state they would like to work in a shop a couple of days a week in order to meet people.
How would this person working affect their benefits, both individually and as a couple? Would they lose everything, some, none? They have asked me for advice, but I really don't know the answers, and they don't wish to post in their own name due to paranoia of the partner with mental health issues.
I hope you can offer some advice, if you need further details I will try and find out and get back to you with them
Thank you
Right. here is a situation for you. I think I have all the relevant info.
A couple, unmarried, no kids.
One of the couple has physical health problems and was transported last year from IB to ESA. This person attends a full time FE course, with approval from benefits people. They receive a mixture of contribution and income related ESA for both of them in the couple, but the claim is in their name.
The other half of the couple has been out of work for 3 years. They have significant mental health problems. They receive DLA and carers allowance for assisting their partner with their physical health needs. No other benefits are in their name but they are the named partner on other claims
Due to the ESA they also receive housing benefit and council tax.
The partner with mental health problems would like to try working one or two days a week to see how they cope as they have become very socially isolated since the onset of their mental health disorder and through caring.
What would happen in this situation regarding their benefits? I am concerned for them as I feel they want to do the "right" thing which to them is trying to work, but the mental health issue is not very well controlled so I am unsure if they could actually hold down a job. They state they would like to work in a shop a couple of days a week in order to meet people.
How would this person working affect their benefits, both individually and as a couple? Would they lose everything, some, none? They have asked me for advice, but I really don't know the answers, and they don't wish to post in their own name due to paranoia of the partner with mental health issues.
I hope you can offer some advice, if you need further details I will try and find out and get back to you with them
Thank you