Department for Work and Pensions

A ministerial department, also called DWP

The DWP is responsible for welfare and pension policy, and is one of the largest departments within the UK Government.[1] Requests to the Pensions Service, Disabilities and Carers Service and Job Centre Plus can be made via the DWP which is their parent department. The Department is lead by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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We have noticed a large number of requests for a form designated "INF2"; there are many UK Government forms with such a designation, but those our users appear to be seeking offer advice on "other help you may be entitled to". There are three versions of the form aimed at those receiving Job Seekers' Allowance, Pension Credit and Income Support; they were released on the 15th of December 2017 in response to a request. Please only make a new request if the information already published does not meet your needs.

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Recruitment & Staffing (DWP)
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Kona Herkanaidu on .

Awaiting response.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
Subscriptions to publications by name, number of issues, and cost
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Lucky Dube on .

Successful.

Dear Lucky Dube, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 17th July. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team Series Tit...
Appeals lapsing 2013-2016
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Andy McCarthy on .

Successful.

Dear Andy McCarthy, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 16th July. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP Pol...
Highest monthly payments
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Bill on .

Awaiting classification.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
DWP's Quality Assurance dept
Request to Department for Work and Pensions by Gemma Partridge. Annotated by Gemma Partridge on .

Awaiting response.

We have also provided a copy of this media via email directly to DWP FoI. A video of Esther McVey when she worked in DWP referring to their quality a...
PIP Contracts - Management Information Reports (2018)
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to John Slater on .

Awaiting internal review.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
Blocking and dissuading claimants making UC mandatory reconsideration requests
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Gemma Partridge on .

Awaiting response.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
Amount that the law states that a person needs to live on
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to G Grace on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear G Grace, Please see the attached ‘revised’ reply to your Freedom of Information request, received 30th July. We have updated the link provide...
Remove reference to cannot appeal benefit decision
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Amanda Hart on .

Partially successful.

Dear Amanda Hart, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 23rd July. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP Polic...
Contracts with ATOS, Capita and other organisations assessing disability benefit
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to T Greenaway on .

Refused.

Dear T Greenaway,   Please see our response to your recent Freedom of Information request.   Yours sincerely   DWP Health Services Correspondence...
Late Complaint Responses
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to James C Kelsall on .

Partially successful.

Dear James Kelsall, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 29 July. Your response is attached Yours sincerely, DWP...
August Bank Holiday payment 2019
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Ulfet Houssein on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear Ulfet Houssein, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 29 July. Your response is attached Yours sincerely, DW...
Total cost of "universal credit uncovered campaign"
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Jack Pottinger on .

Partially successful.

Dear Jack Pottinger, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 1st August. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP C...
Safeguarding policy concerns for individuals interviewed under caution by JCP staff
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Debbie Washington on .

Awaiting classification.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
Bonus schemes for decision makers
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Amanda Hart on .

Awaiting response.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
ATOS and Capita Posts
Request to Department for Work and Pensions by Sean Brawley. Annotated by John Slater on .

Delayed.

Hi Sean, The DWP has considerable form for abusing S.10(3) to delay issuing a response for many months. My suggestion would be complain to the ICO as...
DWP Message Board Thread
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Sean Brawley on .

Delayed.

Dear Sean Brawley The date that the response is due for your request, FOI2019/26269, has been changed to 10th September Kind Regards Communicati...
[Opt-In Consent] Medical evidence and "external medical professionals" for Work Capability and Personal Independence Payment Assessors
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Frank Zola on .

Awaiting classification.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
Legal cases
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Louis Goddard on .

Refused.

Dear Mr Goddard, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 19th October 2018. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DW...
Operational guidance for benefit advances
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Henri Krishna on .

Awaiting response.

This is an automated confirmation that your request for information has been accepted by the DWP FoI mailbox.   By the next working day your request...
The UC50/ESA50 Work Capability form Declaration, that are claimant signed and dated
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Frank Zola on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear Frank Zola, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 25th July. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP Policy...
Fortnightly Jobsearch Reviews, (FJR) using digital channels
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to James Williams Snyder on .

Successful.

Dear James Williams Snyder, Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. Please find enclosed our reply. If you have any queries about this le...
For each of you Jobcentre districts in the UK, how may Universal Credit Live Service claims exist?
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to Ian Wolf on .

Successful.

Dear Mr Wolf, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 26th November. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP Centr...
Statement for DWP
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to vladimir ormanov on .

Awaiting response.

Dear vladimir ormanov, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 31 July. Your response is attached Yours sincerely,...
Proof for reasonable adjustments
Response by Department for Work and Pensions to A Derbyshire on .

Successful.

Dear A Derbyshire, I am writing in response to your request for information, received 20th July. Yours sincerely, DWP Central FoI Team DWP Poli...

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