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Message last updated - Friday 05th December 2025
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Whether you’re filling in an Extra Care Assessment for the first time or as part of an annual review, we may ask you for proof of your household income to check you’re eligible.
You’ll need to include proof of the income for everyone that lives in your home. For children, we only need evidence of income if they are over 18 and not in full time education, or over 20 and in full time education or training.
We accept different kinds of evidence depending on what your circumstances are. Here are just a few examples:
How can I send you the documents you need to see?
Any documents you send us need to show the name and address of the person they relate to. Without this we can't process your audit or review.
You’ve got a few choices:
If you'd like to post original documents and need these returned, you need to clearly state this with the documentation you provide us.