Hi, my name is Teresajoan1! brother is on esa and has withdrawn sums to spend on house repairs

Teresajoan1

Hi my brother is on esa and has withdrawn sums to spend on  house repairs so this money isnt in his bank. He is a couple of years away from pensionable age. Will this affect his esa? 

Albus_Scope

Hiya @Teresajoan1 and welcome to the community. How're you today?

I'm afraid I'm not fully clued up on the intricacies of ESA yet, but I'll just rename your post and move it to the ESA category, so more people in the know will be able to see it and offer some support. I hope that's ok?

poppy123456

More information is needed before anyone can advise. 

Which ESA is he claiming? Contributions based or Income Related? 

If it’s Income Related did he have savings of more than £6,000 before he withdrew the money? 

Teresajoan1

He has done this in previous years with no comeback or alteration. I have no idea which one he's on he has a disability enhancement if that makes a difference? 

poppy123456

If he’s in the Support Group and receives more than £129.50/week then at least part it is Income Related. Savings of more than £6,000 would affect this. 

Teresajoan1

He isnt computer literate and is worried.  I said i would try to find out for him. 

Community_Scope

woodbine said:

Teresajoan1 said:

He has done this in previous years with no comeback or alteration. I have no idea which one he's on he has a disability enhancement if that makes a difference? 

Not quite sure why you are asking after all it's your brothers business.

Just a reminder to be supportive to others as per the house rules. Some people need a little extra help or can't access the community themselves. We're always glad that we can still offer some advice to those who would find it difficult