DWP
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Department for Work and Pensions |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DWP stands for Department for Work and Pensions, a UK government abbreviation.
UK department that runs welfare and pensions, including Universal Credit, the State Pension, Personal Independence Payment and Jobcentre Plus, and child maintenance. It is the largest public service department and is led by the Work and Pensions Secretary.
Example: A letter from the DWP said her Universal Credit payment would change next month.
Usage notes
Formed in 2001 from the Department of Social Security and parts of the employment department, it pays benefits to around 20 million people. Its handling of disability benefit assessments and debt recovery has drawn frequent criticism. Northern Ireland has its own social security system run by the Department for Communities.
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