Benefits and bills - while in hospital

If you are going into hospital you should immediately notify various organisations as your benefit entitlement may change.

This is important as in most cases your benefit entitlement will have to be reassessed to take account of your new circumstances. Most benefits are reduced during a stay in hospital, usually after either four or six weeks.

If you were not claiming any form of benefit prior to entering hospital you may now be entitled to claim.

When you come out of hospital you should notify both the Department for Work and Pensions and the council office that deals with your claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefit.

This is important as you will need to have your benefit reassessed when you return home. You may be entitled to other benefits if you have become disabled as a result of your illness.

While you are in hospital you can speak to a social worker who will be able to deal with any queries you may have about your benefits.

Hospital Social Workers
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
8 Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Tel:- 01582 49 71 42/49 71 79
Fax Number:- 01582 49 71 41