To complete your claim with Sandwell Council, you'll need to provide several documents as evidence of your circumstances. These documents help verify your identity, income, capital, and other relevant details. Here’s a summary of the required documents:
| Category | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| Identity | - Benefit payment book or entitlement letter<br>- Rent book, rent card, or tenancy agreement<br>- Bank or building society statement<br>- Recent utility bill for your current address<br>- Medical card with NHS number<br>- Trade union membership card<br>- Divorce, annulment, or separation document<br>- Life assurance policy |
| Proof of Income | - Last five consecutive weekly or two consecutive monthly payslips (or an Employers Certificate if these are not available)<br>- Letters showing entitlement for private/occupational pensions<br>- Maintenance/child support payment proof<br>- Student loan/grant (detailing amount and structure) |
| Childcare Costs | - Proof of childcare payments and the childminder's, nursery, or play scheme's registration number |
| Private Tenants | - Proof of current rent charged<br>- Tenancy agreement |
| Capital & Savings | - Proof of all capital/savings (bank/building society statements showing last two months of transactions, certificates for shares, stocks, etc.) |
| Household Income | - Proof of income/capital for any non-dependants living in your household |
It's essential to provide photocopies of these documents since original documents are not required. For more detailed guidance on submitting your evidence, you can check Sandwell's providing evidence page.