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This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
Extra support is available for people aged 16 to 24 on Universal Credit, including jobs, training and apprenticeships through the Youth Guarantee Journey.
Information about employing an apprentice and how apprenticeship funding works.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
How your child's living arrangements affect child maintenance payments, and when to report a change to the Child Maintenance Service.
Financial help and support when you first move to Universal Credit from your current benefits.
These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.
This guidance is for healthcare professionals who undertake Work Capability Assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Factsheet about Access to Work and how it can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if you have a disability or long term health condition.
This easy read guide explains what Cold Weather Payments are and how you can apply for them.
A DWP staff guide that explains DWP's financial compensation principles and processes.
This guidance helps healthcare professions make the best use of the fit note to support patients.
The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) works with insurance companies and solicitors to recover benefits and NHS costs in compensation and injury cases.
What to do if you claim benefits and do voluntary work.
How Universal Credit works if you are self-employed and how to report your self-employed income and expenses to Universal Credit every month.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive.
Check a list of live research being conducted by research organisations for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
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