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Documents to provide when you apply

The documents we'll need you to provide depend on what help you're applying for.

It's important that you have all the correct information and documents. This ensures we can process your application quickly. We'll let you know what's needed and how to get it to us.

Types of documents we accept

What you need when you're applying for:

  • a benefit
  • special needs grant (eg food grant)
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Updated on 28 July 2026

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