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If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Advice for DWP decision makers on Universal Credit, PIP and contribution-based JSA and ESA for people who are eligible for Universal Credit.
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
Use this guide to help you think about the items you would like to include in your child maintenance arrangement.
Financial help and support when you first move to Universal Credit from your current benefits.
This guidance explains what is needed to become Disability Confident Committed, or a Disability Confident Employer or Leader.
Back to work programmes to help Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance claimants move nearer to, or into, work.
Find samples of the forms sent to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants before their PIP end date to see if their needs have changed.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
Our customer charter explains what you can expect from us and what your responsibilities are in return.
If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits have ended or will end soon.
How to get help to understand and make a Universal Credit claim, and get help managing your claim.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
Information for employers making Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA) deductions.
This guidance is for healthcare professionals who undertake Work Capability Assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.
Tell Us Once helps you let most government departments and local councils know when someone dies. This guide tells you how to use it.
Information for GPs and patients on how we collect and publish data about fit notes issued in England.
The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) works with insurance companies and solicitors to recover benefits and NHS costs in compensation and injury cases.
These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.
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