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Documents that provide Work and Pensions Longitudinal Study (WPLS) data compared to currently published 5% sample data.
Guidelines on the use and interpretation of official statistics on children in out-of-work benefit households.
2013 Housing Matters magazines produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO)
A guide about who qualifies for Income Support, who you can claim for, how to claim and how payments are made.
Advertisement to be used in print publications to publicise new rules for Housing Benefit.
Sample content for communications on the recent changes to Housing Benefit (removal of the spare room subsidy).
2014 Housing Matters magazines produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO).
A list of articles published in Housing Matters magazine, which is produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO).
Urgent information for all local authority Housing Benefit staff.
How the European Social Fund (ESF) is making real and lasting changes to people’s lives and contributing to local growth.
Strategy for the publication of statistical information about the 2012 scheme administered by the Child Maintenance Service.
If you are a claimant from abroad this publication gives information on what the terms 'worker' and 'self-employed person' mean for the right to reside test.
Questionnaire for users to provide feedback on the Housing Benefit debt recoveries statistics.
Guidance for local authorities on subsidies DWP pays for certain costs of the Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax Benefit (CTB) schemes.
A series of recommendations from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) to encourage better employer investment in skills.
An explanation of revisions made to the Family Resources Survey grossing methodology following review and information received from the 2011 census.
A review of the Family Resources Survey weighting scheme.
Guidance on estimating uncertainty in Family Resources Survey-based analysis.
Background information and methodology relating to Winter Fuel Payment statistics.
Subsidy circulars are about the money the government pays local authorities to administer Housing Benefit and other financial matters.
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