Article 6 Amendment of the Social Security (Notification of Change of Circumstances) Regulations

in paragraph (1) at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph (1A),”; and

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

Where the notice in writing referred to in paragraph (1) is given or sent by an electronic communication that notice must be given or sent in accordance with the provisions set out in Schedule 8D to the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987.”.

in paragraph (1) at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph (1A),”; and

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

Where this paragraph applies, where the notice in writing referred to in paragraph (1) is given or sent by an electronic communication that notice must be given or sent in accordance with the provisions set out in Schedule 8D to the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987.

(1B)

Paragraph (1A) applies in relation to—

(a)

attendance allowance;

(b)

carer’s allowance;

(c)

disability living allowance;

(d)

an employment and support allowance;

(e)

income support.”.