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Guidance for DWP staff who suspend or terminate payment of benefit or defer a decision on a benefit claim.
How civil servants and ex-civil servants can appeal to the Civil Service Appeal Board against certain employment-related decisions.
Urgent actions refugees need to do to claim Universal Credit and other benefits, once they have been given refugee status.
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
Guidance to provide advice to doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and their employers about certifying fit notes
How Jobcentre Plus can help employers fill their vacancies more efficiently through sector-based work academies.
National and regional support for people struggling to afford food.
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
This easy read guide explains how you can get help from Pension Credit and how to claim it.
National and regional support with learning English as a second language.
How defined contribution pension freedoms could affect your entitlement to social security benefits.
A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).
A DWP staff guide about how overpayments of benefits are recovered.
This easy read guide explains what Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) is, who can apply for it, and when to apply.
This easy read guide explains what Winter Fuel Payment is and who can get it.
Appointees act as representatives for others to make and maintain their benefit claims with the DWP.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part B
These Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process modules are for reporting accountants and local authorities to use.
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