Change of Circumstances
ListenPlease find the change of circumstances forms to the right, under the Forms section.
You must tell us immediately if any of your circumstances change, for example:
- If you change your address
- If your income or capital goes up or down
- If you come off Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support
- If your Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit changes
- If you start work or change jobs
- If you or your partner go into hospital
- If anyone joins or leaves your household
- If a child leaves school
A form for telling us about changes to your circumstances or for a change of address is available on the right.
Please note this is not a full list and if you are unsure whether a change in your circumstances will affect your benefit please contact us for further advice. You must give us full details about the change in your circumstances including the date the change occurred.
Going back to work doesn’t mean giving up all your benefits
Did you know that you may still get benefit when you go back to work? Almost everyone can be better off in work. You may also be able to claim up to 4 weeks Housing/Council Tax Benefit at the same level you were getting before your circumstances changed. This is called an Extended Payment. For more information about benefits you may be entitled to and about Extended Payments please go to Directgov.
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