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Does any one know if I am able to claim any other benefits other than pip if my partner is working

Hi everyone I have been told I have to give up work due to my disability. My partner works full time and I get pip at the enhanced rate for both am I able to claim other benefits other than pip if my partner still works full time
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It depends on lots of different factors. New Style ESA might be an option if you've contributed enough NI over the last few years. It's not income-related so you can be entitled regardless of what your partner earns. You can read about the eligibility criteria for NS ESA here: https://www.gov.uk/how-to-claim-new-style-esa
If you're not eligible for that, your only option would Universal Credit which is an income-related benefit. So your partner's wages would reduce the amount you would receive.
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