Unprocessed Change Of Circumstances Help Card


Household End
Applicant Death Change
Applicant DOB Change
Applicant Address Change
Applicant Name Change
Applicant Sex Change
Applicant Telephone Change
Output Method Change
Applicant Date Type - Residency Change
Applicant Date Type - Disability
Applicant Date Type - AA / DLA (HCC)
Child Death
New Child
Child Benefit Numbers
Child DOB Change
Child Date Type - Responsibility
Child Date Type - Disability
Child Date Type - Full Time Non-Advanced Education
Child Date Type - DLA (HCC)
Child Date Type - In Childcare
Child Date Type - Connexions
Child Change Name Details
New Main Paid Employer
Start Work (New Self Employment)
Applicant Date Type - Hours Worked
Applicant Date Type - Employment
Applicant Date Type - Place Of Work
Applicant Date Type - Self Employment
Applicant Date Type - 50+
Applicant Date Type - IS
Applicant Date Type - JSA
Applicant Date Type - MIG
Self Employed UTR
Cease Paid Employment
Special Needs Change
Cease Self Employed Work
Moving Off Benefits Into Work
Ceased Work and Moving onto Benefits
Income
New Payment Details
Payment Nomination
Applicant Date Type - Incapacitated for Childcare Purposes
New Childcare Provider
Change Childcare Provider Name or Address
Change Childcare Provider Costs
Special Needs Change

click to return to top   Household End

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
8 MandatoryHousehold End DateCannot be future dated
1 MandatoryHousehold End Reason‘H’ for Household Breakdown


click to return to top   Applicant Death Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryDate of DeathCannot be future dated


click to return to top   Applicant DOB Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryDate Of BirthCannot be left blank


click to return to top   Applicant Address Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
35 MandatoryNew Address line 1 
35 MandatoryNew Address line 2 
35 OptionalNew Address Line 3 
35 OptionalNew Address Line 4 
35 OptionalNew address Line 5 
8 OptionalNew Postcode 
35 MandatoryExisting Address line 1 
8 OptionalExisting postcode 


click to return to top   Applicant Name Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
35 MandatorySurname – New 
35 MandatoryFirst Name – New 
35 OptionalOther Forenames –New 
35 MandatoryTitle (Other Title)Must be at least 1 character long and consist of up to 35 characters from the group A-Z, a-z ‘(apostrophe) and space only


click to return to top   Applicant Sex Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
1 MandatorySex – NewIf provided must be either male or female (M / F)


click to return to top   Applicant Telephone Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
20 OptionalDaytime Telephone No.If provided must consist of the characters 0-9, / and space only
20 OptionalEvening Telephone No.If provided must consist of the characters 0-9, / and space only


click to return to top   Output Method Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
1 MandatoryE - Output SignalY or N


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Residency Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryDate of Change 
1 MandatoryUK National IndicatorY or N
35 MandatoryNormally Live - CountryMust be at least 2 characters long and contain A-Z and spaces. Such as ‘UK’ or other country


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Disability

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top  Applicant Date Type – AA / DLA (HCC)

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Child Death

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of DeathCannot be future dated


click to return to top   New Child

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname 
35 MandatoryForename 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth 
8 OptionalResponsibility Start DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalIn Childcare Start DateCannot be dated more than 8 days in the future
8 OptionalFull Time non advanced Start DateCannot be dated more than 135 days prior to the 1st September
8 OptionalConnexions Start DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalDisability Start DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalDLA (HCC) Start DateCannot be future dated


click to return to top   Child Benefit Numbers

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
10 MandatoryChild Benefit NumberMust be in format NNNNNNNNAA


click to return to top  Child DOB Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – New 


click to return to top  Child Date Type – Responsibility

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateEnd date cannot be prior to supplied start date Cannot be future dated


click to return to top  Child Date Type – Disability

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top  Child Date Type – Full Time Non-Advanced Education

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be more than 135 days prior to the 1st of September
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Child Date Type – DLA (HCC)

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top  Child Date Type – In Childcare

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Child Date Type – Connexions

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname - Existing 
35 MandatoryForename - Existing 
8 MandatoryDate of Birth – Existing 
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top  Child Change Name Details

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatorySurname – Existing 
35 MandatoryForename(s) – Existing 
8 MandatoryDate Of Birth - Existing 
35 MandatorySurname - New 
35 MandatoryForename(s) - New 


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No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
2 MandatoryNumber of Paid JobsMust be greater than zero if any of Employer Reference (3 character District no.) or Employer Name and address have been completed
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days, and only when this forms part of a valid gap in employment or benefits to employment
8 MandatoryEmployment Start DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days, and only when this forms part of a valid gap in employment or benefits to employment
3 OptionalEmployer District NumberIf provided must be present where ‘10 char Emp. Ref.’ completed
10 OptionalEmployer ReferenceIf provided must be present where ‘3 char Dist. No.’ completed
20 OptionalPayroll Number 
28 MandatoryEmployer Name 1 
28 OptionalEmployer Name 2 
35 MandatoryEmployer Address line 1 
35 MandatoryEmployer Address line 2 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 3 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 4 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 5 
8 OptionalAddress Postcode 
20 OptionalEmployer Telephone NumberIf provided must consist of the characters 0-9, / and space only


click to return to top  Start Work (New Self Employment)

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
2 OptionalNumber of Paid JobsMust be greater than zero if a self-employed UTR number has been entered
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start DateCannot be future dated
8 MandatorySelf Employed Start DateCannot be future dated
10 OptionalSelf Employed UTRIf provided must be 10 digits


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Hours Worked

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart dateCannot be future dated more than 7 days and only where this forms part of a valid gap in employment or benefits to employment
8 MandatoryEnd DateEnd date cannot be prior to supplied start date Cannot be future dated
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Employment

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days
8 MandatoryEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Place Of Work

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryDate of ChangeCannot be future dated
1 MandatoryPlace Of Work UKMust be Y or N
35Country Of WorkMandatory if place of work set to 'N'. Must be at least 2 characters long and contain A-Z and spaces


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Self-Employment

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 MandatoryEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – 50+

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date. If present cannot be more than a year later than the 50+ start date


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – IS

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – JSA

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart Date

Note: From 27/10/2008 this could relate to JSA or ESA. Refer to the Access to DWP Data System (ADD) manual to confirm the details, if required
Cannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd Date

Note: From 27/10/2008 this could relate to JSA or ESA. Refer to the ADD manual to confirm the details, if required
Cannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – MIG

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End date cannot be prior to supplied start date


click to return to top   Self Employed UTR

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
10 MandatorySelf Employed UTRMust be 10 numeric characters


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No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatoryEmployment Start Date 
8 MandatoryEmployment End Date 
2 MandatoryNumber of Paid JobsWhere no longer working, the number of jobs must be removed
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start Date 
8 MandatoryHours Worked End Date 


click to return to top   Special Needs Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
1 MandatorySpecial Needs SignalWelsh (W)

Braille (B)

Audio (A)

Large Print (L)


click to return to top   Cease Self Employed Work

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 MandatorySelf Employed Start Date 
8 MandatorySelf Employed End Date 
2 MandatoryNumber of Paid JobsWhere no longer working, the number of jobs must be removed
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start Date 
8 MandatoryHours Worked End DateCannot be future dated


click to return to top  Moving Off Benefits Into Work

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
2 OptionalNumber of Paid JobsMust be greater than zero if any of Employer Reference (3 char. District No.) or Employer Name and Address have been completed
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days
8 MandatoryEmployment Start DateCannot be future dated more than 7 days
3 OptionalEmployer District NumberIf provided must be present where ’10 Char Emp. Ref.’ completed
10 OptionalEmployer ReferenceIf provided must be present where ’3 Char Dist. No.’ completed
20 OptionalPayroll Number 
28 MandatoryEmployer Name 1 
28 OptionalEmployer Name 2 
35 MandatoryEmployer Address line 1 
35 MandatoryEmployer Address line 2 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 3 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 4 
35 OptionalEmployer Address line 5 
8 OptionalAddress Postcode 
20 OptionalEmployer Telephone NumberIf provided must consist of the characters 0-9, / and space only
2Income Year / TypeOptional, except where at least one of the figures below are submitted. PY Last Year) –CY (This year)
13 OptionalSelf Employed ProfitsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
13 OptionalEarningsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
13 OptionalBenefits in KindIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
13 OptionalSocial Security BenefitsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
13 OptionalOther IncomeIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
8 OptionalIS Start DateCannot be future dated. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or PC/MIG
8 OptionalIS End DateEnd Date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated more than 7 days. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or PC/MIG
8 OptionalJSA Start Date

Note: From 27/10/2008 this could relate to JSA or ESA. Refer to the ADD manual to confirm the details, if required
Cannot be future dated. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or PC/MIG
8 OptionalJSA End Date

Note: From 27/10/2008 this could relate to JSA or ESA. Refer to the ADD manual to confirm the details, if required
End Date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated more than 7 days. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or PC/MIG
8 OptionalMIG Start DateCannot be future dated. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or MIG
8 OptionalMIG End DateEnd Date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated more than 7 days. Must only have one pair of start and end dates for IS, JSA/ESA or MIG
1 MandatoryCurrency Indicator‘G’ or ‘E’ (G = Great British Pounds, E = Euro)


click to return to top   Ceased Work and Moving onto Benefits

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
8 OptionalIS Start DateOnly one of these 3 benefit start dates should be present. Cannot be dated in the future
8 OptionalJSA Start DateOnly one of these 3 benefit start dates should be present. Cannot be dated in the future
8 OptionalMIG Start DateOnly one of these 3 benefit start dates should be present. Cannot be dated in the future
8 OptionalEmployment Start DateMust have at least one pair of these employment dates. End date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated
8 OptionalEmployment End DateEnd date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated
8 OptionalSelf Employment Start DateMust have at least one pair of these employment dates. End date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated
8 OptionalSelf Employment End DateEnd date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated
8 MandatoryHours Worked Start DateCannot be future dated
8 MandatoryHours Worked End DateEnd date cannot be prior to supplied Start Date. Cannot be future dated
2 MandatoryNumber of Paid JobsWhere no longer working, the number of jobs must be removed
2 MandatoryTotal Hours WorkedMust be 1 or 2 numeric characters


click to return to top   Income

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
2 MandatoryIncome Year / TypePY (Last Year) or CY (This Year)
13 OptionalSelf Employed ProfitsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’ expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1Self Employed Profits (Self) statusMandatory where self Employed Profits are recorded. Actual (A) or Estimate (E)
13 OptionalEarningsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’ expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1Earnings (Earn) StatusMandatory where Earnings are recorded. Actual (A) or Estimate (E)
13 OptionalBenefits in KindIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’ expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1Benefits in Kind (Empo) StatusMandatory where Benefits in Kind are recorded. Actual (A) or Estimate (E)
13Social Security BenefitsIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’ expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1Social Security Benefits (Ben) StatusMandatory where Social Security Benefits are recorded. Actual (A) or Estimate (E)
13Other IncomeIf provided must be greater than or equal to ‘0’ expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)

1 per claim, stored on applicant 1

1 Mandatory where Other Income is recorded. Actual (A) or Estimate (E)
1 MandatoryCurrency IndicatorMust be ‘G’ or ‘E’ (G = Great British Pounds, E = Euro)


click to return to top   New Payment Details

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
10 MandatoryAccount NumberMust contain numeric characters only
6 MandatorySort CodeMust be 6 numeric characters. Must be valid sort code for BACS transfers. If valid sort code for BACS transfers, must be valid bank account number for this bank / building society
35 MandatoryAccount Name 
18 OptionalBuilding Society Reference 
35 MandatoryBank / Build Society Name 
35 MandatoryBranch Name 
35 MandatoryBranch Address line 1 
35 MandatoryBranch Address line 2 
35 OptionalBranch Address line 3 
35 OptionalBranch Address line 4 
35 OptionalBranch Address line 5 
8 OptionalPostcode 
8 MandatoryNew Details Start DateMust be today’s date or later – up to 30 days in the future


click to return to top   Payment Nomination

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or 2 NINO
1 MandatoryNomination for CTCY or N
1 MandatoryNomination for WTCY or N
1Mandatory if CTCPayment Frequency for CTCOptional except for where ‘Nomination for CTC’ is submitted. Values

Weekly = 1 4 weekly = 4

1 Mandatory if WTCPayment Frequency for WTCOptional except for where ‘Nomination for WTC’ is submitted. Values

Weekly = 1 4 weekly = 4


click to return to top   Applicant Date Type – Incapacitated for Childcare Purposes

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
8 MandatoryStart DateCannot be future dated
8 OptionalEnd DateCannot be future dated. End Date cannot be prior to associated supplied Start Date


click to return to top   New Childcare Provider

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatoryChild Care Provider Name line 1 
35 MandatoryChild Care Provider Name line 2 
35 MandatoryChildcare Address line 1 
35 MandatoryChildcare Address line 2 
35 OptionalChildcare Address line 3 
35 OptionalChildcare Address line 4 
35 OptionalChildcare Address line 5 
8 OptionalPostcode 
70 OptionalApproving Body Name 
25 OptionalRegistration Reference 
13 MandatoryWeekly Childcare CostsMust be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1 MandatoryCurrency IndicatorMust be ‘G’ or ‘E’ (G = Great British Pounds, E = Euro)
8 MandatoryCosts Start DateCannot be dated more than 8 days in the future


click to return to top   Change Childcare Provider Name or Address

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatoryChildcare Provider Name line 1 - Existing 
35 OptionalChildcare Provider Name Line 2 – Existing 
35 MandatoryChildcare Provider Name Line 1 – New 
35 MandatoryChildcare Provider Name line 2 - New 
35 MandatoryChildcare Address Line 1 
35 MandatoryChildcare Address Line 2 
35 OptionalChildcare Address Line 3 
35 OptionalChildcare Address Line 4 
35 OptionalChildcare Address Line 5 
8 OptionalPostcode 
70 OptionalApproving Body Name 
25 OptionalRegistration Reference 


click to return to top   Change Childcare Provider Costs

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
35 MandatoryChildcare Provider Name line 1 
35 OptionalChildcare Provider Name line 2 
13 MandatoryWeekly Childcare CostsMust be greater than or equal to ‘0’, expressed in pence (or cents if Euro)
1 MandatoryCurrency IndicatorMust be ‘G’ or ‘E’ (G = Great British Pounds, E = Euro)
8 MandatoryCosts Start DateCannot be dated more than 8 days in the future
8 OptionalCosts End DateEnd date cannot be prior to Start date. Date cannot be more than 29 days in the future


click to return to top   Special Needs Change

No. of CharactersData ItemNotes
9 MandatoryApplicant NINOApplicant 1 or Applicant 2 NINO
1 MandatorySpecial Needs SignalValues are:

Welsh (W)

Braille (B)

Audio (A)

Large Print (L)