Category: DWP

Spring Budget 2023: New govt employment measures seek to bust barriers to work

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 →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 March

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 →

DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work

Written by Department for Work and Pensions The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. The Department for Work and Pensions recognises the immense benefit that a multigenerational workforce brings and will encourage other government departments and employers to … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Feb

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Support for bereaved families extended  Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children can now claim additional financial support. Following Parliamentary approval of the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022, parents who were not married or in a civil partnership with their late partner can now claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance or the higher … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Feb →

DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: Benefits and Grants external stakeholder sessions – Feb and March

The Disability Services Advocacy Team are running some sessions to support with raising awareness of the different Disability Services benefits and grants. These are Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB). These sessions are for organisations outside the DWP only. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) This session covers what … Continue reading DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: Benefits and Grants external stakeholder sessions – Feb and March →

SCC and DWP Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 Feb

Sheffield City Council and DWP have partnered to put on a SCC Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 February. The event will take place at Sheffield Town Hall from 11am - 2pm. There will be recruitment into a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Activities Worker Care Worker Personal Assistant Shared Lives … Continue reading SCC and DWP Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 Feb →

Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb

In collaboration with Resurgo and ERSA, DWP is holding a virtual event to discuss the outcomes of Resurgo's participation in DWP's Employment Data Lab. Resurgo, a London based charity, took part in DWP's Employment Data Lab through its Spear Programme which was aimed at NEET young people. The event will hear from Resurgo about its … Continue reading Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb →