Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Applications

2026-07-05 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL1659 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why some benefits applied for via an online application form still receive a reply by post.

Answer

DWP is committed to expanding its digital services enabling more customers to engage with us online. Although some benefits, such as Universal Credit, can be claimed online and any further communications can also be conducted digitally through the use of ...