Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide

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This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

  • contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for people who are eligible for Universal Credit
  • The advice in the Decision makers’ guide applies in all other cases.

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