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Guidance for new creditors, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how to apply for deductions from a claimant's ESA, JSA and Pension Credit.
These easy read guides explain what Carer’s Allowance is and how you can apply for it.
Use this collection of materials to help older people understand how they could get Pension Credit.
How to attract, recruit and retain disabled people.
Find out about the conditions you must meet to qualify for the disability element of Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
How defined contribution pension freedoms could affect your entitlement to social security benefits.
Guidance for healthcare professionals who complete medical reports for DWP or one of its assessment providers.
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
This guide is for staff who deal with Housing Benefit overpayments for local authorities and housing authorities.
Find out the Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance rates. You can also find the tax credits rates, thresholds and allowances up to 5 April 2025.
Guidance on how to resolve landlord queries about Universal Credit. It includes links to online information, and telephone numbers for specialist support.
This information is for local authority staff who process claims and administer Housing Benefit, including Local Housing Allowance.
This guidance explains the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens to UK benefits and pensions.
How DWP manages the release of Connect to Work statistics.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part A
These LA Welfare Direct bulletins provide information that affects Housing Benefit and other areas of DWP, to local authority staff.
A series of example letters sent to DLA claimants to invite them to start a claim for Personal Independence Payment.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Childcare service.
How to contact DWP partnership teams for England, Scotland and Wales.
This easy read guide explains what Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) is, who can apply for it, and when to apply.
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