Change of Circumstances

You must tell us straight away, in writing, if there is a change in your or any member of your households’ circumstances. Even a small change may effect how much money we can pay you. If you don’t tell us straight away, you could lose out on money or we could overpay you. If you are overpaid we will recover the money from you.

These are some of the type of change you must tell us about:

• If you stop receiving Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance
• If you start work
• If someone joins or leaves your household
• If your income changes or the income of anyone else in your household

If you intentionally fail to report a change so that you get more money, we may prosecute you.

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Page updated: 21 Nov 2008