The Department of Work and Pensions requires us to review a number of Housing Benefit claims yearly to ensure the information we hold is up-to-date. This is to make sure that the amount we pay you is correct.

If we have sent you a letter, your claim has been selected for a full review. If you have not received notification from us then you do not need to complete a review.

If you do not complete the review within one month your claim will be suspended and no further payments will be made. Payments will only resume when the completed form and evidence is received.

What we look at

We will be looking at:

• who's currently living in your property
• if you have any other properties
• changes to your income
• changes to your savings
• changes to your pensions
• the benefits you're currently in receipt of
• your current expenses including childcare and rent

What you will need

You will need to have the following information to hand:

• your National Insurance number
• the names and dates of birth of everyone living in your house
• bank statements for all accounts including any savings
• what benefits you're currently receiving
• what money you have coming in
• what you spend on childcare
• how much rent you are paying

Supporting documents

You may also need to include:

• the last two statements for each of your bank and savings accounts
• your last three wage slips
• any invoices for childcare
• a recent rent increase letter from your landlord

You can either include them as part of your review or within 21 days of completing the form. If you do not provide the documents, it will affect your claim.

Filling the form for someone else

If you are completing the form on behalf of someone else you will need to complete the authority to discuss form.

Review your benefits

If you require a paper version of the review form, please contact us. When you have completed the form you can upload it or post it back to us.

What happens next

We will review the information you have provided and we will contact you within two weeks.