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Do you mean £6600 as the capital limit for Income Related ESA is £16,000?
Providing you meet the criteria for ESA(IR) you can ask to be financially assessed for the top-up. ESA(IR) is dependant on your household income, your savings and assets, and any hours that your partner works. See
Asset and savings rule for ESA(IR) 24 hour work rule for ESA(IR) If you think that you qualify, contact the DWP office dealing with your claim and ask for an ESA3 to be sent, this captures your financial situation.
Gordon
