People on housing and council tax benefit who go into hospital

If you are going into hospital you should immediately notify the council office that deals with your claim for housing and council tax benefit.

It is important that you notify us of your admission to hospital as housing and council tax benefit may be reduced depending on the length of your stay. 

Once you return home from hospital you must inform the council as your housing and council tax benefit may need to be re-assessed.

About this service

You must inform us if you go into hospital, as your length of stay could effect your entitlement to housing and council tax benefit.

What you must do

You or your family member must inform us in writing of your admission to hospital.

What happens next?

Once you have notified us of your admission to hospital we may re-assess your claim for housing and council tax benefit. Any changes to your entitlement will be notified in writing.

Some frequently asked questions

What happens to my housing and council tax benefit if i am admitted to hospital?

If you are going in to hospital you should immediately notify the council office that deals with your claim for housing and council tax benefit.

It is important that you notify us of your admission to hospital as housing and council tax benefit may be reduced depending on the length of your stay. 

Once you return home from hospital you must inform the council as your housing and council tax benefit may need to be re-assessed.