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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
@DWPgovuk
Jun 19
Why are far more young people in education, employment, or training in the Netherlands compared with Britain and most other countries? Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited to find out If you are aged 16 to 24 and looking for support, visit ow.ly/MH9R50ZeHea
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Jun 17
“Most employers believe people with a learning disability can do the job, but nearly half of them don’t employ anyone with a learning disability. That has to change.” We're committed to breaking down barriers to work and urge employers to do the same #LearningDisabilityWeek
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Jun 17
One year. Every part of England and Wales reached. Last week Dame Diana Johnson visited West London Alliance to mark Connect to Work's first anniversary. Support built around you. Not the system. To find out more, visit: ow.ly/Qolb50ZcFt1
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Jun 13
Many congratulations to all 19 of our DWP, HSE and Pension Protection Fund colleagues who have been recognised for their outstanding work in the King’s Birthday Honours List. #BirthdayHonours2026
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 12
Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms highlights the vital role unpaid carers play and the need to strengthen support We’ve increased the earnings threshold so more people can claim Carer’s Allowance. #CarersWeek
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 12
Find out if you are eligible to claim Carer's Allowance
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Carer's Allowance
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 11
We welcome the appointment of Dame Sarah Healey as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Dame Healey will replace Sir Peter Schofield who steps down in July 2026 Find out more about the appointment ow.ly/BKA150ZaACi
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 11
14,000 disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers are already receiving personalised, specialist job support through Connect to Work - our landmark programme helping people overcome barriers to find meaningful, sustainable employment
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 11
Over a quarter of those receiving support through Connect to Work are aged 16 to 24 We're committed to giving young disabled people and people with health conditions or complex barriers to work the tools and support they need to thrive in work
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 11
These signs are encouraging With 4,200 people starting on Connect to Work in March 2026 alone, and that number set to grow significantly as the programme expands, support is ramping up, and we're just getting started Find out more ow.ly/Sm4v50ZamX1
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 11
One year on and Connect to Work is delivering for people like Lee Thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions or complex barriers to employment are now closer to working, earning and building better lives - and we’re on track to support 300,000 more by 2030
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Jun 10
The Minister for Transformation today attended the International Labour Conference in Geneva His speech set out how the UK is delivering the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation, backing young people into work, and shaping the global debate on AI #ILC114
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 9
"We need to have many more skilled people in our construction industry" Minister for Skills Baroness Smith visited Kier Group to see how the construction industry and the Youth Guarantee is giving young people the support they need to build a career
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 8
The Timms Review steering group is providing organisations the resources they need to deliver their own workshops looking at key issues with PIP Find out how the newly launched Workshop in a Box will put disabled people at the heart of the Review ow.ly/loKh50Z8bZu
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 8
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) needs to be fair and fit for the future, which is why disabled people's voices need to be at the heart of the Timms Review. The Review's steering group has launched the Workshop in a Box to help organisations look at key issues with PIP
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 8
Whether you work for a charity, a disability organisation, a local support group, or want to help people in your community have their say, the Timms Review wants to hear from you Find out more about the Workshop in a Box and how you can get involved
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New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review
The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is expanding its engagement to hear from more disabled people, following the closure of the Call for Evidence on 28 May.
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 4
Thank you to everyone who responded to the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Keep in touch with the progress that is being made with the Review by visiting ow.ly/4gVg50Z7z4U
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