Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is a government department in the United Kingdom.  It was set up in 2001 when the Department for Social Security was closed.  It took over some the work of the  Department for Education and Employment.  It pays Social security benefits in the United Kingdom.   

Mel Stride is the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. 

It runs:    
 Jobcentre Plus
 the Pension Service     
 Disability and Carers Service.    
 Child Maintenance Group     

It is also responsible for the Health and Safety Executive, The Pensions Regulator and the Money and Pensions service. They are non-departmental public bodies.

Other websites

 DWP YouTube channel

 References 

Category:Departments of the United Kingdom Government
Category:2001 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Social security in the United Kingdom