About DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions leads the Government's response to some of the biggest issues facing the country - welfare and pension reform - and is a key player in tackling child poverty. It is the biggest public service delivery department in the UK and serves over 20 million customers.

DWP plays a vital role in making a difference to millions of people in Great Britain every day, helping them to lead safer, fairer and more rewarding lives, free from poverty.

This section provides more information about what DWP does, its ministerial and senior management team and its vision, aims, values and corporate responsibilities.

Our businesses

DWP delivers its customer services through three operational organisations. These are:

• The Pension Service
• Disability and Carers Service
• Jobcentre Plus