Department for Work and Pensions

The UK Government department responsible for welfare, pensions and employment support.

Abbreviation: DWP

Also used as: DWP, Work and Pensions, welfare department, pensions department

The Department for Work and Pensions is the UK Government department responsible for welfare, pensions and employment support. Its work includes benefits policy, Universal Credit, disability support, state pensions, child maintenance and programmes intended to help people move into or remain in work.