ESA and working partner

sleepless_saver

I've put your figures into the benefit calculator I linked to above, with some assumptions as I don't have all the info (e.g. rent, council tax, income last year, non dependant child earnings etc). Benefits would be reduced if you took the job, but depending on how much you earn you could still be better off.

If you try the benefit calculator yourself you will be able to get a more accurate picture.

(mumz2bee - an assessment might not be needed if it is clear from other evidence that ESA is the right benefit)

Cpt.Scarlet

MUMZ2BEE wrote: »

How was he awarded ESA without an assessment!!??

This often happens (still a small number), especially for IB/IS/SDA claimants being transferred.

All it means is that there was sufficient evidence to make a decision on the claim without an assessment being carried out.

nannytone_2

MUMZ2BEE wrote: »

How was he awarded ESA without an assessment!!??

when it was time for my renewal, i wasnt reasses using a face to face medical either.

if ATOS consider that they have enough evidence, the just refer back to the DWP Decision Maker

Melbat

Thank you everyone for your help,I shall let you know how we get on once all the paperwork and phone calls are sorted.