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Independent non-governmental research charity looking at social policy in Britain, including
welfare and poverty issues.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/default.htm
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Rough Sleeping
Information from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on the UK Government's approach to the
problem of homelessness and rough sleeping.
http://www.homelessness.odpm.gov.uk/roughsleeping/index.htm
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Pensioners' guide
Government website to help pensioners find the latest information relevant to their state pension.
Provides guides for England and Wales (in English and Welsh) and a guide for Scotland is
forthcoming.
http://www.info4pensioners.gov.uk
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Over 50
UK Government portal to information and services for the over 50s. Volunteering, pensions, working,
health and wellbeing, news and information, links to government agencies.
http://www.over50.gov.uk
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The Pension Service
Provides information and resources on pensions for individuals, employers and providers.
http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/
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Working Together to Safeguard Children
Government guidance on inter-agency co-operation in relation to transforming children's services.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/quality5.htm
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Relationship Breakdown: A Guide for Social Landlords
The UK Government's advice and guidance for social landlords on handling the housing consequences
of relationship breakdowns.
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/information/breakdown/index.htm
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Veterans Agency
The UK body responsible for administration of, and policy relating to, war pensions and veterans'
issues.
http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk
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Analytical Services Division
Provides analytical skills to help solve policy or operational problems. Includes a number of
on-line research reports.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/
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Child Support Agency
Government website containing information about the UK Child Support Agency, charter, FAQ, a
questionnaire and also a link to the Government green paper for CSA reform.
http://www.csa.gov.uk/
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Social Security Advisory Committee
The main UK advisory body on social security matters. Provides information on the roles and
responsibilities of the SSAC, plus details of members, consultations and publications.
http://www.ssac.org.uk
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Department for Work and Pensions
Government department responsible for welfare and employment issues. Formerly the Department of
Social Security (DSS) and Department for Education and Employment (DfEE).
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
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Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority
OPRA is the statutory regulator for occupational pension schemes in the UK. Site provides contact
information and details of relevant publications.
http://www.opra.gov.uk/
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Social Exclusion Unit
Includes Government press releases, reports and consultation documents on social exclusion in the
UK.
http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/seu/index.htm
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Appeals Service
Independent public body responsible for appeals on decisions on Social Security, Child Support,
Vaccine Damage, Tax Credit and Compensation Recovery. Site provides information about the Service,
its regional offices and its procedures.
http://www.appeals-service.gov.uk
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