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Subsidy circulars are about the money the government pays local authorities to administer Housing Benefit and other financial matters.
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
Guidance for DWP staff who suspend or terminate payment of benefit or defer a decision on a benefit claim.
Opportunities for public and voluntary organisations to help Jobcentre Plus move people off benefits and into employment.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Childcare service.
How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.
A guide for domestic violence and abuse victims about services from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).
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.
This guidance is for DWP providers of the Work and Health Programme including WHP Pioneer.
Medical guidance for DWP staff who make decisions on adult cases for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and for Attendance Allowance (AA).
Information about the main differences between Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Information about Universal Credit service charge regulations for social landlords.
A series of example letters sent to DLA claimants to invite them to start a claim for Personal Independence Payment.
How HM Revenue and Customs handles Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit cases
This leaflet explains the process for reviewing child maintenance cases every year and how it affects paying parents and receiving parents.
This easy read guide explains what Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) is, who can apply for it, and when to apply.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part B
This leaflet explains how the Child Maintenance Service works out how much child maintenance a paying parent must pay.
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