There are many things that affect your benefit claim, such as the other people in your household, your income and your savings. If any of these things change, your benefit entitlement may also change. This section tells you more about what affects your benefits and how to tell us about changes to your circumstances.
From 2 November 2009 Child Benefit income is fully disregarded for all customers applying for or in-receipt of, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefits. You may still be required to provide evidence of the Child Benefit awards you receive for each child in your household. However, from 2 November 2009 this will only be used to help us to understand who is part of your household and which incomes you may be entitled to apply for or receive.
