Social security policy and guidance
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The Department operates a number of different policies. To ensure you, or your client, understand what is required, a series of useful guides and bulletins are available via this page.
Guidance
- Decision Makers Guide
- Decision Makers Guide memos
- Housing Benefit Decision Makers Guide & Memos
- Local Housing Allowance Guide
- Maternity Benefits
- Fit note
- - Statement of Fitness for Work - what you should do when your doctor gives you a fit note
- Getting the most out of the fit note - GP guidance - Third Party Payments
Leaflets
Some publications are also available in other languages on nidirect:
If you have any queries, please contact us or one of our Jobs & Benefits offices or Social Security Offices.