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Banks and other financial institutions must share limited information with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when they receive an Eligibility Verification Notice. This helps identify incorrect benefit payments, and …
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview.
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
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.
The Code of Practice for the Debt Recovery powers for the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
How to get help to understand and make a Universal Credit claim, and get help managing your claim.
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
Examples of the forms sent to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants before their PIP end date to see if their needs have changed.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
This guidance explains what is needed to become Disability Confident Committed, or a Disability Confident Employer or Leader.
Information for local councils on the Household Support Fund to support vulnerable households in England.
The Independent Case Examiner reviews complaints about certain government organisations that deal with benefits, work and financial support.
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
This easy read guide explains how you can get help from Pension Credit and how to claim it.
These easy read guides explain what Universal Credit is and how you can apply for it.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
The current Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (amended). It applies from 13 June 2019 onwards.
How Universal Credit works if you are self-employed and how to report your self-employed income and expenses to Universal Credit every month.
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