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DWP Notification Guide

DWP must be told of a death, but different benefits require different routes. This guide maps the notifications, who sends them, and what to expect.

CategoryAfter a death

JurisdictionEngland & Wales

Edition2026

AccessFree — no account required

FormatPDF, A4

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What this guide covers

DWP must be told of a death, but different benefits require different routes. This guide maps the notifications, who sends them, and what to expect.

Free to read

The full document is available as a PDF at no cost — no account, no payment.

England & Wales

All content is specific to England and Wales law and government processes, verified for 2026.

Informational only

This is guidance, not legal, financial or medical advice. Figures may change — verify current rates at gov.uk.

From Valoren

Published by Standard Index Group as part of the free institutional library — the same source that powers the Valoren record system.