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A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
A DWP staff guide about how overpayments of benefits are recovered.
What Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.
A series of example letters sent to DLA claimants to invite them to start a claim for Personal Independence Payment.
This guidance is for providers of all DWP employment-related programmes. It is also known as the framework generic provider guidance.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part B
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
Information about the main differences between Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Information for Compensation Recovery Unit customers including compensators and their representatives and personal injury claims managers.
This guide provides ideas and good practice for all local authorities (LAs) on the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy.
Factsheet for claimants of Housing Benefit providing advice on managing money, dealing with debts and help with paying rent.
Policies and statements related to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): outcomes of Work Capability Assessment statistics.
Information about Pension Credit and the closure of Tax Credits for people over State Pension age.
A list of Housing Benefit circulars and the guidance manual chapters they relate to.
How to ask for an assessment to be recorded using the service provided or your own recording equipment – and the conditions that apply.
This page provides local authorities with information and guidance about all aspects of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme.
Use this material to encourage people to claim Carer's Allowance online.
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