Changes of circumstances

If you are claiming benefits or tax credits and your circumstances change you should tell the agency which is paying you the benefits, as your entitlements may change. You may be entitled to: • more benefit – if you are receiving Pension Credit and are then awarded Attendance Allowance you may be entitled to an increased amount of Pension Credit • less benefit – if you are receiving Pension Credit and your partner moves into a care home your Pension Credit will be assessed as if you are a single person • different benefits – if you start caring for someone who receives Attendance Allowance, you may become entitled to

Carer’s Allowance If you do not report a change of circumstances which means you are entitled to less money, or lose your entitlement, you will need to repay the amount you are overpaid and in some circumstances you could be investigated for fraud.