Generic Change of Circumstances Form

You must tell us straight away about any changes in circumstances for you, your partner, any dependant children or any non-dependant who lives with you.

You can now tell us about any changes in your circumstances by email to the address on this page or by downloading the change of circumstances form, completing it and returning it to us.. Find out more.

Time to tell is a leaflet giving you information on the changes you need to tell us about.

Changes you must tell us about include:

If you or your partner stop or start getting Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (see Department for Work and Pensions website) or any other state benefits
If you or your partner's state benefits or any other income increase or decrease
If your or your partner's wages increase or decrease
If your or your partner's savings or investments increase or decrease
If the number of people living with you alters
If any of your children leave school
If you move
If you have a child
If your rent changes

This is not a full list and you should tell us about any other changes that you think may affect your entitlement.

If in doubt - let us know.

You must notify us within one calendar month of a change of circumstances otherwise you might lose out on benefit.

Please tell us about any changes in circumstances - even if you have already told staff working in other offices such as the Department for Work and Pensions, JobCentrePlus or other Council Services.

Remember, even if you are on a low income, you will have to pay back any money incorrectly paid. Forgetfulness and innocent oversights are no excuse. You will be breaking the law if you don't tell us about changes and corrections. We could treat this as fraud and that could lead to you being prosecuted.

You can use the contact details provided to notify us of your change of circumstances or you can email us at the email address provided - find out more.