How do I speak to the job Centre?

To get official government help over the phone for a new Jobseeker’s Allowance claim, you have to call the national Jobcentre Plus helpline on 0800 055 6688. You will not be able to speak to someone at your local Jobcentre Plus by calling this number.

How do I contact my work coach?

If you have any question or concerns, you can call the free, Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 5000 926 and ask to speak to someone in the Income team about UC.

Can you email the DWP?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have published that their e-mail addresses have changed from @dwp.gsi.gov.uk to @dwp.gov.uk. These new addresses have been active since 28th March 2019.

Do I need to register as unemployed UK?

Unemployed citizens in the United Kingdom are advised to register with Jobcentre Plus. Citizens are unable to claim any unemployment benefits (such as Jobseekers’ Allowance) if they are not registered. Registering as unemployed also alerts HMRC, so that your state pension contributions will not be affected.

How do I contact DWP via email?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have published that their e-mail addresses have changed from @dwp.gsi.gov.uk to @dwp.gov.uk.

What is DWP Belfast?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.

How much a week is Job seekers allowance?

What you’ll get

Age JSA weekly amount
Up to 24 up to £59.20
25 or over up to £74.70

What happens if you miss your job seekers appointment?

If you are asked to attend a work search review but don’t attend and don’t have a good reason why, you will receive a sanction until you arrange and attend another work search review.