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Department for Work and Pensions
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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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    Department for Work and Pensions
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    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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    Department for Work and Pensions
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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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    Department for Work and Pensions
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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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    Department for Work and Pensions
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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
    An image to congratulate people awarded in the King's Birthday Honours 2026.
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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
    @DWPgovuk
    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
    A portrait photo of Dame Sarah Healey standing in front of a wood-panelled wall with a text overlay of her name and her new title as Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions.
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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
    26% of those being helped by Connect to Work are aged 16 to 24.
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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
    A line graph showing the monthly number of starts to Connect to Work since April 2025. The line increases gradually to a little above 1,000 by December 2025 and then increases more rapidly to 4,200 people joining the programme in March 2026. The data source is Stat-Xplore, Connect to Work.
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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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    Department for Work and Pensions
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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
    Minister for Transformation holding a red folder, standing in front of a series of national flags in Geneva.
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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
    The Timms Review Workshop in a Box: The Timms Review steering group has launched a new workshop for organisations to bring together people with lived experience, to discuss PIP and share their views on: 1. What PIP is for. 2. What it's like to apply for PIP. 3. How decisions are made about PIP.
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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
    The Timms Review Call for Evidence: Over 38,000 responses were received. Thank you for taking part, your engagement is vital to making sure PIP is fair and fit for the future.
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