Extra steps
Depending on your circumstances you might need to take the following steps to manage your finances, benefits, and housing.
Update your housing benefits
If your circumstances change, the amount of housing benefit you get may change. It is benefit fraud if you fail to update your details and claim benefits you’re no longer entitled to. This could result in a fine or prosecution.
Tell us of a change in circumstances
You may now be eligible for the following benefits and payments:
- housing benefits
- universal credit
- pension benefit
- bereavement benefit
- bereavement support benefit if your spouse has died.
Find out more about how the death of your spouse can affect your benefits, pension and tax at GOV.UK.
Apply for a Council Tax reduction
If you're 18 years of age or over and live alone you can get 25% off your Council Tax bill.
Find out more about the single person discount.
If you’re on a low income, you may be eligible for a Council Tax reduction.
Find out more about Council Tax reductions.
Apply for 'succession' to stay in your social housing
You might be able to stay in your council or housing association home if the person named on the tenancy agreement dies. This is called succession.
You must claim your tenancy within a month of their death.
Find out more about social housing succession.
Remove a disabled parking bay
Request to remove a disabled parking bay.
Return assisted living adaptations and disability equipment
To return assisted living equipment you'll need to contact the Equipment Loan Store (also known as MICES).
- Call: 01634 334 860.
If we provided a stair lift, call 01634 334 466. We'll only be able to remove the lift, not the electrics.