Your Income Support might have stopped because: you didn’t report a change in circumstances - for example, your partner moved in with you the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) thinks you’re earning more than you told them you didn’t reply when the DWP wrote to check certain details of your claim the DWP thinks you're no longer caring for someone your child turned 5 The DWP should have written to tell you that your Income Support is being stopped - and the date it will end. The letter will say something like ‘you’re no longer entitled to Income Support’ and should tell you why. If...

You must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about certain changes in your money, work or home life. This is called a ‘change of circumstances’. You might also need to tell them about changes that affect people you live with or someone you care for. For example, if someone you care for stops getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance (AA). Tell them even if it seems like a small change, or if it’s only for a short time. For example, if you’re a single parent and your 4-year-old child temporarily moves in with your ex-partner. Most...

If you get Income Support you should have a 'basic payment' paid into your bank account every 2 weeks. You might get additional payments - known as ‘premiums’ - on top of the basic payment if you need extra help - for example, if you or your partner is disabled. Check when you'll get Cost of Living Payments If you’re eligible, the government will send you a payment of £299 during spring 2024. You’ll get this between 6 and 22 February 2024. To get the £299 payment you must have been entitled to an Income Support payment between 13 November and 12 December 2023. If you didn’t get the last...