We need the below documentation in order to calculate your benefit entitlement. The sooner we receive the documents, the sooner we can pay your benefit!
- Proof of Identity/National Insurance Number
(Passport, Driving Licence, DWP Letter, Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Wage Slip, P45, P60, National Insurance Card, Medical Card, Marriage Certificate) - Bank Accounts/Building Society Accounts
(We need to see two full consecutive months’ statements for current accounts. If you have a passbook, please ensure your balance is up to date) - Shares
(Share Certificates) - National Savings Certificates
- Jobseekers Allowance/Income Support/Employment Support Allowance
(Award Letter) - Earnings
(5 weekly or two monthly wage slips) - Self Employment Earnings
(Profit and loss accounts or ask us for a “Self Employment Certificate”) - Disability Living Allowance/Carers Allowance
(Award letter) - Child Benefit
(Award letter or entry on bank statement) - Tax Credit
(Award Letter) - State Retirement Pension
- Private Pension
- Widows Pension
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Industrial Injuries Benefit
- Proof of Rent
(Tenancy agreement, Rent book, letter from landlord) - Maintenance
(Court order or CSA letter)
Benefits
West Lindsey District Council
Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2NA
Email: benefits@west-lindsey.gov.uk
