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gov.uk · DWP
Research: Expert Academic Panel on Neurodiversity Final Report and Recommendations
Report of the independent Expert Academic Panel on Neurodiversity, led by Professor Amanda Kirby, containing recommendations on workplace inclusion.
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gov.uk · DWP
Transparency data: DWP Annual Statement of Compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, 2025 to 2026
DWP annual statement on compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, for financial year 2025 to 2026.
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gov.uk · DWP
New report backs government action to help neurodivergent people succeed at work
Neurodivergent people can thrive in the workplace when they are given tailored employment support an independent report has found.
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gov.uk · DWP
New report backs government action to help neurodivergent people succeed at work
Neurodivergent people can thrive in the workplace when they are given tailored employment support an independent report has found.
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gov.uk · DWP
750 young people connect with top employers at Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair
Over 750 young people attended Birmingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, bringing them together with the UK's biggest businesses.
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gov.uk · DWP
750 young people connect with top employers at Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair
Over 750 young people attended Birmingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, bringing them together with the UK's biggest businesses.
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gov.uk · DWP
Guidance: Compensation Recovery Unit bulletins
Information for Compensation Recovery Unit customers including compensators and their representatives and personal injury claims managers.
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gov.uk · DWP
Accredited official statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: December 2027
Outcomes of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments, including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals information.
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gov.uk · DWP
Accredited official statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: September 2027
Outcomes of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments, including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals information.
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gov.uk · DWP
Accredited official statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: June 2027
Outcomes of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments, including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals information.
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gov.uk · DWP
Accredited official statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2027
Outcomes of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments, including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals information.
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gov.uk · DWP
Official Statistics: Support for Mortgage Interest Statistics to May 2027
Official statistics on the numbers in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest loans.
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gov.uk · DWP
Official Statistics: Support for Mortgage Interest Statistics to November 2026
Official statistics on the numbers in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest loans.
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gov.uk · DWP
Being made redundant: finding work, claiming benefits and managing debts
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
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gov.uk · DWP
Official Statistics: Access to Work statistics: April 2007 to March 2025
Statistics include approval and payment volumes as well as Access to Work expenditure and average payment amounts.
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gov.uk · DWP
Guidance: Recovery of benefits, lump sum payments and NHS charges: technical guidance
Guidance for compensators and their representatives on the Compensation Recovery Scheme.
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gov.uk · DWP
Guidance: DWP factual medical reports: guidance for healthcare professionals
Guidance for healthcare professionals who complete medical reports for DWP or one of its assessment providers.
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gov.uk · DWP
Research: Upcoming DWP research publications
This document provides details of upcoming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) research publications.
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gov.uk · DWP
£2,000 boost for small businesses who take on young apprentices
Smaller businesses backing the next generation will receive £2,000 for every new young apprentice they take on, opening more doors for young people into skilled careers across the country.
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gov.uk · DWP
£2,000 boost for small businesses who take on young apprentices
Smaller businesses backing the next generation will receive £2,000 for every new young apprentice they take on, opening more doors for young people into skilled careers across the country.
2 days ago Read full story →
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