Official guidance
The following guidance, used by decision makers in the DWP and local authorities, is available at dwp. It has no legal standing, but may be used in an appeal, revision or supersession.
•Advice for Decision Making (for universal credit and personal independence payment).
•Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Guidance Manual.
•Decision Makers’ Guide (other benefits).
In Northern Ireland, guidance is provided by the Department for Communities and is available at communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/benefits-and-pensions.