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What you can expect after applying for Universal Credit and how to use your account.
The Independent Case Examiner reviews complaints about certain government organisations that deal with benefits, work and financial support.
How Universal Credit works if you’re State Pension age and you got a Migration Notice letter.
Back to work programmes to help Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance claimants move nearer to, or into, work.
Information on telecare monitoring systems and personal alarms that can help you stay safe and independent at home.
A DWP staff guide that explains DWP's financial compensation principles and processes.
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.
Use the WTC8 guidance for advice and examples of how overpayments of tax credits can happen.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Find a sample of the form sent to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants once their claim has been registered.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
Find out what income you need to include when working out your tax credits.
Current education level can affect your Universal Credit if you’re a student, or if your child is aged 16 to 19 and in education.
Information for GPs and patients on how we collect and publish data about fit notes issued in England.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
Find a sample form and additional information for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who need extra help to make a claim.
This document lists jobcentre and benefit office postal addresses that have changed since 2013.
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits available under the social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
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.
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