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You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living from 2022 to 2024 if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
If you claim Jobseeker's Allowance, you must inform us if you or your partner do any type of paid or unpaid work.
These easy read guides explain what SMI is and how you can apply for it.
Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.
How defined contribution pension freedoms could affect your entitlement to social security benefits.
A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).
Use this collection of materials to help older people understand how they could get Pension Credit.
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
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.
What to do if you are contacted about your New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claim that was closed between 2019 and 2023.
This easy read guide explains when DWP may visit you to help you claim benefits and what to expect.
A guide about who qualifies for Income Support, who you can claim for, how to claim and how payments are made.
How to find out if you're owed money if you claimed New Style JSA between 19 March 2020 and 19 November 2022 and said you had a pension.
Information about Pension Credit and the closure of Tax Credits for people over State Pension age.
It’s important you understand what you must do to get your benefit payment and what will happen if you don’t do this.
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