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How the Universal Credit claimant commitment works and what is expected of claimants in return for getting Universal Credit.
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
This guide is for staff who deal with Housing Benefit overpayments for local authorities and housing authorities.
Information about Pension Credit and the closure of Tax Credits for people over State Pension age.
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
This information is for local authority staff who process claims and administer Housing Benefit, including Local Housing Allowance.
A DWP staff guide about how overpayments of benefits are recovered.
Information for Compensation Recovery Unit customers including compensators and their representatives and personal injury claims managers.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part B
Information about the main differences between Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
A series of example letters sent to DLA claimants to invite them to start a claim for Personal Independence Payment.
These Housing Benefit (subsidy) Assurance Process modules are for reporting accountants and local authorities to use.
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.
A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).
Guidance for DWP staff who suspend or terminate payment of benefit or defer a decision on a benefit claim.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit guidance: Part C
Policies and statements related to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): outcomes of Work Capability Assessment statistics.
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