Any help please re ESA

L_Maria_F

Hi all
I am in receipt of PIP and ESA since 2005 due to Type 1 diabetes, registered blind and carpal tunnel in both hands and living alone.
I started off on CB ESA but in 2019 I was given a back dated payment and told I was entitled to 
ESA IR and now in receipt of a higher amount. A recent letter I obtained with info about my benefit entitlement says …..
’ You were awarded income related Esa and Contributory Esa….. followed by the entitlement start date which was in 2017
My question is if I move in with my partner who works full time will I lose all my ESA and do I need to notify PIP as well.
will I get less PIP or the same.

Thanks in advance

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

I cant answer about esa but your PIP will remain the same as it isn't means tested 

Others will advise about esa 

calcotti

If you move in with your partner you will have to add them to your ESA claim and their income will be taken into account. If your partner works full time you will lose all of the income based ESA but the contribution based ESA will continue. For the Support Group this is £114.10/week

L_Maria_F

Thank you.