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ESA (CB), PIP. Partner wanting to work.

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Leayna78
Leayna78

Hi, I really need some advice and am getting different answers so I'm quite confused. 

My partner claims ESA Contribution Based, and he is in the support group and my name is on his claim (he is the main claimant). He also gets PIP and IIB. He had an accident at work and lost some fingers and as a result he suffers PTSD, Generalised Anxiety and anger spurts. 

I claim Child Tax Credits for 2 of my children and Child Benefit. I do not claim carer's allowance. 

I am struggling money wise and would love to go back to work even if it's part time. Would my partners ESA (CB) be affected because my name is on his claim. Am I allowed to work so many hours without it affecting us? Is it just a case of taking my name off his claim?

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    hypercat Leayna78

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    Hi if your partner is getting ESA contribution based then this won't affect your earnings. It's only if it is income based then other income coming into the household is taken into account.   His PIP is extra money and is not taxable (there are a few exceptions though and the Govt is looking to change it). 

    It might affect your child tax credits and any other benefits is housing benefit or council tax reduction. 

    Your best bet is to ask the JCP.   I think as your name is on the claim they would talk to you alone.  Why don't you ring and ask them?  Also ask them if they can do an in work calculation to see what difference if any it would make to the claim,  and whether you would be better off working or not.  Ok?  x  

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