Roundup of recent DWP announcements Work Coach vacancies live As part of our ongoing commitment to support the economy and help Britain back to work, thousands of new Work Coach vacancies are now live. The department is doubling the number of front line workers who support people into jobs. Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) updated … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 11 September 2020 →

By the Department for Work and Pensions As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme will create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country. The 6 month placements are open to those aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of … Continue reading Kickstart Scheme launches to fund work placements for 16-24yos →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes This week the consultation ‘Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes’ was launched. The proposals in this consultation will ensure trustees are legally required to assess and report on the financial … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 1 September 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements New help on offer from Access to Work The Access to Work scheme has been extended to offer new help for disabled people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. The extension to the scheme means that: Disabled people can now benefit from financial support to work from home.People who … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 21 August 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Shielding and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) update Individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be required to shield from 1 August. This means those who are unable to work from home but can work on site should do so, providing the workplace is COVID-safe. Employers are encouraged to … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 31 July 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Run-on of legacy benefits introduced for new Universal Credit claimants On 22 July, we introduced a run-on of legacy benefits for those moving to Universal Credit, to provide them with extra support. This means if someone’s existing claim of income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 24 July 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements The UK transition The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Information is available on GOV.UK setting out the actions businesses and individuals need to take to prepare for the end of the EU transition period on 31 December 2020. … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 17 July 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Plan for Jobs On Thursday 9 July, the Chancellor presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to outline how the government will boost job creation in the UK. During the Coronavirus pandemic DWP has provided a crucial safety net to record levels of claimants, ensuring our customers receive the support they need. … Continue reading DWP: Plan for Jobs Special – 10 July 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Expanding our service offer in jobcentres We are working with local managers to start expanding our service offer in jobcentres to help get Britain back into work. Work Coaches are calling claimants – no one needs to contact us. We don’t want to sanction anyone. These are difficult, uncertain times … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 3 July 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Easing of lockdown restrictions Further changes to lockdown measures in England have been announced to help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs, providing they adhere to the Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines. In addition, millions of people shielding from coronavirus have been … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 19 June 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Supporting jobseekers and claimants through social media Jobcentre Plus is supporting jobseekers to prepare for and find work through Twitter. They can find local vacancies and join virtual jobs fairs, skills events and other online events on their local Jobcentre Plus Twitter account. If you work with jobseekers, please tell … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 19 June 2020 →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements A Good Place to Start – new resource for jobseekers With 2.3 million new claims to Universal Credit and many more people feeling uncertain about their futures, we have launched two practical online support platforms through our new ‘Good Place to Start’ campaign. jobhelp offers essential advice to those looking … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 12 June 2020 →