My partner's started working, what can we get? I have lung cancer, can I claim ESA?

denise4328

Hi we r on income support my partner has started working wat help can we get also I have lung cancer can I claim ESA for my self

denise4328

I also have a 17 old son at college 

poppy123456

You need to report the changes to DWP that your partner is working and if they are earning more than £20 per week then your Income Support will stop.

What is the reason why you're claiming Income Support, is someone claiming Carers Allowance for looking after another person? Do you claim tax credits? how many hours per week is your partner working?

calcotti

The only ESA available for new claims is new style ESA which is a contributions based benefit and you would need a full NI record or the tax years 208-19 and 2019-20 to be able to claim.

The only other benefit available is Universal Credit. If you did claim UC you would need a GP Fit Note and declare your condition when you claim. If you are receiving, expecting to receive or recovering from chemotherapy/radiotherapy you should automatically be treated as having Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity which would increase UC entitlement after 4 months.

However whether this is right for you depends on your circumstances and what other benefits you currently receive. How much will you partner be earning?

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @denise4328 Please do take a look at the above comments, and let us know a few more details about your situation if you feel comfortable doing so. 

I'm sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. Are you receiving enough support to help you manage that?