Roundup of recent DWP announcements Disability Cost of Living Payment schedule More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June. Those being paid a disability benefit that qualifies them for the payment will receive it automatically during a two-week window starting on … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 May
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Ten days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for Cost of Living Payment There are just 10 days to go for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the latest £301 Cost of Living Payment, which they would receive direct into their bank accounts. Provided a claim is … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 9 May
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cost of Living Stakeholder Toolkit From 25 April to 17 May, households receiving DWP means-tested benefits will receive the first 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment of £301.The payment will automatically be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible meaning they will not need to do anything to receive the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 21 April
Sheffield City Council and DWP have put together a Support Factsheet to be used by staff who are supporting NEET and vulnerable individuals. The document includes information on different benefit payments and DWP contracted provision. dwp-support-factsheet-for-staff-supporting-neet-and-vulnerable-peopleDownload
Press release from Department for Work and Pensions Published 2 April 2023 A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has today been launched by the Government. Sir Robert Buckland KC MP to lead new Autism Employment Review Focus on supporting employers to recruit and retain autistic people and reap benefits … Continue reading New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people
Roundup of recent DWP announcements People in their final year of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind. Thousands more people nearing the end of their lives now have fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 3 April
DWP/Jobcentre Plus Sheffield is putting on an event. The aim is to support with the aim of supporting those aged 50 and over to re-join the jobs market. This will be a large scale event with multi-sector employers, training providers, volunteering opportunities and support organisations to help with issues around finances and cost of living … Continue reading DWP/JCP 50+ Choices event to be held on 25 April
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Help to claim (Universal Credit) This week, it was announced that Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland will continue to deliver Help to Claim support which provides free and impartial advice to people to make their Universal Credit Claim online. This investment of more than £22million means that the provision … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 24 March
Roundup of recent DWP announcements In yesterday’s Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced a major set of reforms to remove barriers to work and support people into jobs, to increase their hours or progress. Alongside the Budget, DWP published Transforming Support: the Health & Disability White Paper which sets out ambitious and extensive reforms so more disabled … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 March
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a series of measures designed to help people move into work, increase their hours, and extend their working lives, including for those on benefits. In his Spring Budget statement, Jeremy Hunt said he was announcing "the biggest ever employment package and the best investment incentives in Europe". Measures … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023: New govt employment measures seek to bust barriers to work
Roundup of recent DWP announcements People given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions The Government has extended the voluntary National Insurance deadline to 31 July 2023 to give people more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the amount they receive in State Pension. As part of transitional arrangements … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 March
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