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How the Universal Credit claimant commitment works and what is expected of claimants in return for getting Universal Credit.
Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.
Who is eligible to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, because of Dupuytren’s contracture affecting the hand, and how to claim.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Medical guidance for DWP staff who make decisions on adult cases for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and for Attendance Allowance (AA).
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
Detailed information about Universal Credit.
Opportunities for public and voluntary organisations to help Jobcentre Plus move people off benefits and into employment.
Suggestions of best practice and good ideas for your Armed Forces Covenant.
How Jobcentre Plus can help employers fill their vacancies more efficiently through sector-based work academies.
Guidance for healthcare professionals who issue form MAT B1 to verify a pregnancy and confirm the expected week of confinement.
These easy read guides explain what New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is, how you can apply for it, and what happens after you apply.
These easy read guides explain what Carer’s Allowance is and how you can apply for it.
How spouses and civil partners of armed forces personnel posted overseas can fill gaps in their National Insurance record.
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.
This guide explains changes to Universal Credit limited capability for work payments from 3 April 2017.
This document sets out the Armed Forces Covenant.
Guidance for compensators and their representatives on the Compensation Recovery Scheme.
How defined contribution pension freedoms could affect your entitlement to social security benefits.
Information about Universal Credit service charge regulations for social landlords.
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