Change of address or circumstances

Report a change of address or circumstances

You must let us know if:

• your children leave school, home or stop getting child benefit
• anyone moves into or out of your home
• the income of anyone living in your home, including benefit, changes
• you, or anyone living with you:
  • becomes a student
  • attends a youth training scheme
  • goes into hospital or a nursing home
  • goes into prison
  • changes employment
• your rent changes
• you move home
• you or your partner are going to be away from your home for more than a month
• you receive any decision from the Home Office
• anything you have told us about changes

Change in circumstances must be reported to the Benefits' section in order to amend your claim and avoid any overpayment or loss of entitlement. Any delay in informing the Benefits' section could result in an overpayment which you may have to pay back.

If you already have a claim running you may not need to complete a new form, however, you still need to advise of any change in your circumstances. Please note all changes must be notified in writing and proofs confirming this will need to be provided.