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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

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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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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
New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review
From gov.uk
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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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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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Jun 4
"Work experience builds confidence, it gives you something extra to put on your CV" - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Gatwick Airport Young people will be helped onto the career ladder by 300,000 new work experience and training placements ow.ly/5e2J50Z7xp0
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The Youth Guarantee is a major step for young people, employers & growth. Read our latest blog from @BCCShevaun & @DWPgovuk Skills Minister @Jacqui_Smith1 #YouthGuarantee #growth #skills #Chambers
Securing Our Future Workforce: Why the Youth Guarantee Matters - British Chambers of Commerce
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Department for Work and Pensions
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Jun 3
“Once you’ve done the apprenticeship, you already know how to work” – Campbell To mark a landmark report by Skills England, Minister for Skills Baroness Smith met apprentices at XL Motors who are gaining the skills they need to get into well-paid jobs ow.ly/HHRk50Z6YW3
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