My partner had a stroke last August. She was unable to go home due to her mobility. We both have separate properties (owned) so she’s come to stay at mine. Moving forward we would like to buy a home together but we are wondering how this would affect her benefits. She currently gets pip, esa, carers package and is applying for early pension on health grounds. I have savings over the threshold. We have never shared our finances. Does anyone know if living together would be beneficial or not?
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The person who is most likely to know is @MisterO - I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say he is an expert - he doesn’t come on here every day though (but has been here in the last couple of days)
Citizens advice bureau would be my first call beside him
The
thread might be useful too
Caio
Simon
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@Fledge if either of you are claiming any means tested benefits then these would very likely be affected. Non means tested like PIP it would make no difference to.
Have a look at this link. You can check what your entitlements might be.
Definitely get some advice from somewhere like CAB so you know how you’ll be impacted if you move in together.
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Hi everyone, the contributors on this forum never cease to amaze me. You are so helpful and informative to all of the stroke survivors seeking information and advice.
I am so grateful that I found this forum and recommend it to anyone I come across who has had a stroke.
A big thank you to all of you for sharing your wealth of information and for helping the people who may not have anyone close to help with all of the struggles we face every day. 
I 'm sure I speak for all of us who have turned to all of you when things get tough.
Thanks again guys. Enjoy your weekend.
Regards Sue
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Thank you so much. This site is amazing for general advice
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Great advice ! Thankyou
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@Susan_Jane thank you for your kind words. There is so much knowledge amongst people here from all our lived experiences. You are equally part of the wealth of knowledge & experience so i’ll send those words right back your way too.
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes
Ann xxx
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Mrs 5K is right - She and you too are all giving and taking support Which is what this COMMUNITY is all about. People pay it forward 
I’m sorry to point out but it’s not the site it’s the community members who give the support here and we are NOT the stroke association - they have insisted on the lack of inclusion.
We asked them to engage over and over again. Hopefully they’ll consider how things are being run.
We’ll go on supporting our peers but we really would like change in attitude for many reasons 
Caio
Simon
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