Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Health and disability green paper – one month to go Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of the benefits system by responding to the Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper consultation. The 12-week consultation closes on 11 October. It is running alongside a series of consultation … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Sept →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Support for Afghan arrivals in the UK A significant cross-government effort is underway, ‘Operation Warm Welcome’, to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to rebuild their lives, find work, pursue education and integrate into their local communities. As part of the New Plan for … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 3 Sept →

The Career One Stop Launch Event is taking place at the New York Stadium on 8 September from 1pm-4pm for 18-24s seeking employment. This free event is hosted in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Advice for young people attending Think about what you want to get … Continue reading Career One Stop Launch Event – New York Stadium (8 Sept) →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Change to the Universal Credit system helps claimants ahead of bank holiday Universal Credit has been improved with a new automatic process to ensure claimants receive more consistent benefit payments, even if their employer pays them early because of a bank holiday. DWP has changed its processes so that the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 Aug →

Department for Work & Pensions and Job Centre Plus have partnered with Google to offer free, flexible online learning for jobseekers in the UK. Google Career Certificates provides online training scholarships designed to gain job-ready skills in high-growth, high-demand career fields. The courses do not require previous experience or qualifications to register. Courses available UX … Continue reading Google Career Certificates training scholarships with DWP & JCP →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Health and disability green paper Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of the benefits system by responding to the Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper consultation. The 12-week consultation closes on 11 October. It is running alongside a series of consultation events with disabled people and … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 13 Aug →

Third sector organisations and partners may wish to learn more about the new Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS2) which goes live on 1 November 2021. FSF DPS2 is an electronic process for setting up and maintaining a list of suppliers from which social and other service provision can be procured locally … Continue reading Learn more about the new Flexible Support Fund process (DWP) →

The Department for Work & Pensions says almost 65,000 jobseekers have enrolled on a Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) since the start of the Covid pandemic. An average of 1,240 people a week across England and Scotland have enrolled on the programme, to gain new skills and target a career in a UK growth industry. … Continue reading Nearly 65,000 enrolments on Sector-Based Work Academies, says DWP →

Reposted from the Department for Work & Pensions Universal Credit makes it easier to take up job opportunities, so you can say yes when you’re offered a new role. Top up your wages Universal Credit is different to the old system because you could continue to get Universal Credit even when you start work. Your … Continue reading Guidance: Universal Credit entitlement for people in employment →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements National Disability Strategy published This week the Government has published its landmark National Disability Strategy. The strategy aims to transform the lives of disabled people across the UK, tackling the barriers that prevent many disabled people from fully benefiting from, and contributing to, every aspect of our society. Bringing together … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 July →

More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants. Written by the Department for Work and Pensions Overview If you are ill or have a health condition or disability that limits your ability to work you may be able to get New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). New … Continue reading New Style Employment and Support Allowance: detailed guide (updated) →

The DWP has launched a new summer jobs portal with an initial 20,000 vacancies. It features summer, seasonal and temporary roles for jobseekers of all ages throughout the UK, offering them an accessible, one-stop-shop to look for work.  For more information and to access the summer jobs portal, visit the Find a Job website.