Benefits

Has there been a change in your circumstances, if so use our new on line form to tell us about it.

• The latest DWP national figures have Cannock Chase Council as the 4th quickest nationally at processing new claims (8 days) and 2nd quickest at processing changes (3 days).
  Our latest performance figures are available here.

• Our latest customer survey results have just been published, Find out how our customers rate us.
  

• If you have someone living with you over the age of 18, the amounts we have to deduct from your benefit entitlement are changing from the 1st April, the new rates are available to view here.

• If you are disabled and receive overnight care from someone who does not normally live with you, you could be entitled to extra help, further information is available here.

• If you receive Local Housing Allowance or are a landlord of a tenant who receives Local Housing Allowance, you will be affected by the changes made to the benefit scheme from the 1st April. The 3rd edition of our newsletter gives more information on this and other topical issues. Download newsletter here. 

• Don't forget, it's never been easier to report a change in circumstances by using our on line form. So long as you provide all the information we need, we guarantee to re-assess your claim within 2 working days, to report a change in circumstances click here.