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Department for Work and Pensions

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Department for Work and Pensions

@DWPgovuk

Official channel for the UK Government's Department for Work and Pensions. We cannot reply to individual benefit queries: ow.ly/IqHL50UuOQN

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Joined September 2011

Department for Work and Pensions
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For people with mental health conditions, the right support can be life changing Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited @MindCharity to hear how wraparound support helps people navigate the welfare system and find a path into work
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The Timms Review interim report is out today PIP is a lifeline for many But the Review has heard it is not working as it should for everyone Over 38,000 responses. Disabled people shaping the recommendations ow.ly/UNRN50ZlTWh #TimmsReview
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Watch Dr Farquharson CBE with #BritishSignLanguage interpretation #BSL #TimmsReview
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The Timms Review steering group has published its interim report into Personal Independence Payment The largest co-produced review ever undertaken by government at a national level, it has heard from nearly 40,000 people and organisations across the country
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Read more about the findings of the Timms Review of Personal Independence interim report
First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”
From gov.uk
Department for Work and Pensions
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Jul 8
Unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities - but Carer's Allowance has not kept pace with modern life Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms has launched a six-week call for evidence to shape reform Have your say now ow.ly/K0yS50Zltua
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Jul 8
Removing the two-child limit will lift 450,000 children out of poverty by the end of this parliament Today is the last day we record the households affected by the policy, which ended on 6 April 2026
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Jul 6
To mark the Keep Britain Working Review's second progress report, TfL's Dr Sam Phillips told Sir Charlie Mayfield about their "prevention sprint" and some of the innovative ways TfL is already helping people stay in or return to work Read more ow.ly/Cc3950ZkyYU
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Jul 6
From October 2026, people in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of what they earn We're modernising Housing Benefit rules and ensuring people are better off when they increase their earnings, hours or move into work ow.ly/rfnt50Zk4Xf
Department for Work and Pensions
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Jul 5
Os yw eich incwm dros £35,000, bydd Taliad Tanwydd Gaeaf yn cael ei adennill drwy eich treth Os byddai'n well gennych beidio â'i gael, gallwch optio allan Terfynau amser ym mis Medi Darganfyddwch fwy ow.ly/xVl150ZjONC
Department for Work and Pensions
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Jul 4
In 2 years, we’ve acted to lift over half a million children out of poverty, including ending the two-child benefit cap We’re tackling youth unemployment with £2.5bn Youth Guarantee and apprenticeship reforms and investing £3.5bn to help sick or disabled people into work
Department for Work and Pensions
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Jul 2
If your income is over £35,000, Winter Fuel Payment is recovered through your tax If you’d prefer not to receive it, you can opt out Deadlines apply in September Find out more: ow.ly/ybAs50Zizw5
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Jul 1
If you’re an employer looking to boost your business, our Youth Jobs Grant is here to help You can receive £3,000 when you hire a young person who has been on Universal Credit for 6 months or more Find out how to get involved: ow.ly/7SsJ50Zjkjx @TheLondonEye
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Jul 1
Changes to the Motability scheme will ensure disabled people stay mobile and independent while delivering genuine value for taxpayers Read about the changes ow.ly/EVlr50Zj7u7
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Jun 30
Government brings together tech leaders and disability charities to boost disability inclusion in the workplace, exploring how we harness assistive tech to unlock new opportunities
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Jun 26
We are expanding Support Conversations to 33 Jobcentres across Great Britain Up to 40,000 disabled people and those with health conditions will be offered voluntary, one-to-one sessions to help identify and overcome barriers to employment Find out more ow.ly/iIFq50ZhuEj
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