Directory of Welfare Resources

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Official UK Governmental sites relating to welfare and social security matters.

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• Department for Work and Pensions

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
  Government department responsible for welfare and employment issues. Formerly the Department of Social Security (DSS) and Department for Education and Employment (DfEE).

• Gov.UK Policy Paper 2010 to 2015: Housing for Older and Vulnerable People

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-housing-for-older-and-vulnerable-people
  Information published by the coalition government on their approach to the problem of homelessness and rough sleeping.

• Gov.UK: Benefits Entitlement

  https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/entitlement
  Articles on support available in certain circumstances. Includes calculator, cap, fraud, partners in prison, universal credit, and help with moving from benefits to work.

• Gov.UK: Child Maintenance

  https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance/
  Government information about financial support towards childrens' living costs parents have separated. Details of eligibility, application, non-payment, disagreements, complaints, appeals and other contacts for the UK Child Support Agency.

• Gov.UK: Social Security Advisory Committee

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/social-security-advisory-committee/
  SSAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the DWP on social security matters. Provides information on the roles and responsibilities, details of members, consultations and publications.

• Gov.UK: State Pension

  https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/state-pension
  Provides information and resources on retirement pensions for individuals, employers and providers.

• Gov.UK: Statistics at DWP

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics
  Provides published and upcoming analysis, for families, health, employment support schemes, unemployment, housing, and living standards. Includes policies and procedures, access, and contacts.

• Gov.UK: Veterans

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk
  Offering help from the Ministry of Defence for ex-service personnel and dependents, on issues including benefits, housing and welfare. Includes policy relating war pensions and the armed forces covenant, and claim forms.

• Gov.UK: Workplace and Personal Pensions

  https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/workplace-personal-pensions
  Official information for the over 50s, voluntary retirement, and planning income in old age, with links to related topics.

• The Pensions Regulator

  http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/
  Statutory regulator for occupational pension schemes in the UK. Provides information for business advisers, trustees individuals and employers, including public service, with document library of publications, links to videos and social media, and contacts.

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