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
Labour — Stockport
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 TimmsFree 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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