Electronic (scanned) copies of supporting documentation are required to complete the online form - you will be asked to upload one or more of the following:

  • Income support - we require a recent letter
  • Income based Jobseekers Allowance - we require a recent letter
  • An Income-related Employment and Support Award - we require a recent letter
  • Child Tax Credit (not working Tax Credit) - we require a recent award notice 
  • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit - we require a recent award notice
  • Universal Credit - include the full calculation showing any deductions and earned income together with the page showing the date of the award
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 - we require a NASS card or Home Office letter 

If you do not have any of these documents you will not be able to complete this form.

You will also need your National Insurance or National Asylum Seekers number.

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