Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 114143

Social Security Benefits: Advisory Services

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026

Question

Navendu Mishra

LabourStockport

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to increase public awareness of the availability of free advice from independent providers on claiming welfare benefits; and if he will make an assessment on the pote

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Free help and support in applying for Universal Credit is available from Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland. Free help and support for claiming other DWP benefits is widely available, including on GOV.UK, from the Department itself, and from org...

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