Just moved in with partner - HELP

78fromrogers

As the title implies I've just moved in with my partner. She is claiming ESA and DLA (middle rate care/low rate mobility). I have just been diagnosed as COPD and feel I can no longer work.

We told the DWP we were moving in together and we had to fill an ESA3 in as a couple, with my partner as the main claimant. Does anyone know what we will be entitled to?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Dunroamin

Joint ESA claim, her DLA, any relevant housing benefits.

78fromrogers

Thanks wasn't sure if she would lose her DLA as I'd moved in.

BurnleyBob

Plus, subject to a low enough income and savings and capital below relevant thresholds, Council Tax Support too.

Dunroamin

78fromrogers wrote: »

Thanks wasn't sure if she would lose her DLA as I'd moved in.

DLA isn't means tested.

Re the COPD, what stage are you at and would there be any more suitable work that you can do?

78fromrogers

The COPD isn't very advanced as yet.

OP may have been misleading as I meant I feel I can't carry on in present position. I will be looking for something more suitable, office based or the like.

In the meanwhile, would we be better off if I claimed Carers Allowance for her? As you can probably guess I know nothing of benefits but have been browsing this forum.

McKneff

Does she actually need the care that you are talking about claiming,

78fromrogers

Good day's and bad, so yes and no. Bi-polar.