Report changes in your circumstances

Part of: Financial assessments

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If your circumstances change after your financial assessment, it’s important you let us know as soon as possible.   

Why you need to tell us

Your financial assessment is based on the information you provided at the time. If any of the information you provided changes, we may need to reassess your situation to ensure you’re receiving the correct level of support. 

What you need to tell us

We need to know about changes to your:

  • Your income changes
  • Changes to your savings or capital
  • Changes in household composition
  • You move house
  • Changes in health or care needs
  • Start or end of a benefit claim
  • Any change in your partner or spouse’s financial circumstances

To update your records, contact the financial assessment team. 

You won’t need to complete another financial assessment if it is not required.

Benefits

It is your responsibility to make sure your benefit entitlement is correct.

You can report any changes to your circumstances online. This will ensure that you are not underpaid or overpaid.