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benefits advice

Not sure if this is right place to post so forgive me if wrong.

Im currently getting ESA and my wife severe disablement allowance.

Our current situation means that my wife may have to return to work.

Just wanted to know what hours if any my wife could work before my benefit is effected i dont want us in a worse situation money wise if she does either part time or full time work.

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  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Jabbawoky wrote: »
    Not sure if this is right place to post so forgive me if wrong.

    Im currently getting ESA and my wife severe disablement allowance.

    Our current situation means that my wife may have to return to work.

    Just wanted to know what hours if any my wife could work before my benefit is effected i dont want us in a worse situation money wise if she does either part time or full time work.

    are you on contribution based employment and support allowance. Or are you on income based. If on income based any income your wife has past a very small limit will come off your ESA pound for pound.
  • BigAunty
    BigAunty Posts: 8,310 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    What do you mean by 'our current situation' - is this a financial imperative that one of you works or is it that she wants to work/is capable of employment?
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