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HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as: 2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable. 3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page. 4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist. 5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server. The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

Is dwp.gov.uk down - January, 2025?

Dwp.gov.uk Outages and Status

dwp.gov.uk is the official website of the Department for Work and Pensions, a department of the United Kingdom government. It provides information and services related to welfare, pensions, benefits, and employment.

URL Checked:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

Last Down:

not recently

Response Time:

0.61 ms.

dwp.gov.uk outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

No Dwp.gov.uk problems reported in the last 24 hours

This chart shows the number of Dwp.gov.uk outages/problems reported by users in the past 24 hours. All data in the chart is in the Europe/London time zone.

Recent Dwp.gov.uk User Reports

Check out the latest user reports on Dwp.gov.uk, detailing the types of issues experienced and their locations. This helps you determine if others in your area are encountering similar problems.

Jan 07, 2025 - 15:03

A visitor from Greenwich, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Phone lines are down!
Jan 07, 2025 - 14:55

A visitor from Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Jan 07, 2025 - 12:44

A visitor from Crawley, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Phone lines are down!
Aug 07, 2024 - 08:46

A visitor from Porth, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Aug 02, 2024 - 12:24

A visitor from Dunfermline, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Jul 24, 2024 - 11:16

A visitor from Gateshead, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Phone lines are down!
Jul 24, 2024 - 06:34

A visitor from Kearsley, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Phone lines are down!

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Greenwich, United Kingdom • 14 days ago

Phone lines down

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom • 14 days ago

phones not available
message to call back at 2
then at 2.45 to call back in one hour

Peter Baldwin

Camden, United Kingdom • 6 months ago

Page reports
Sorry, the service is down
I've tried 6 times since 8 am on 2 different browsers

Kevin

Yeovil, United Kingdom • 6 months ago

Been told by agent to call tomorrow as Systems down

teresa marie burke

Manchester, United Kingdom • 6 months ago

i have been trying to submit a sick note to the dwp and supposedly it has been taken but its not on the system

Redditch, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

Calling esa number and it can't hear me. My phone is working because I called another dwp number and they could hear me

Deb

Bristol, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

azan

London, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

phone line down told to call back tomorrow by automated message

Greenwich, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

Phone lines down. Told told to call back next working day by the automated voice.

lily

Tiraspol, Moldova • 8 months ago

pip and benefits number (ESA etc) are "temporarily not in service and told to call back after 2pm)

Sunderland, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

Even trying to call as esa not in bank. After all options it cuts off

Francesco

Islington, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

I can not access the login

Carmel Thurston

Cinderford, United Kingdom • 9 months ago

Calls are dropping once options have been chosen

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom • 9 months ago

Dwp “repay and manage the overpayment benefit you owe” section. No allowing login

Jen

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom • 9 months ago

No text codes for universal credit.

Anthony Smith

Manchester, United Kingdom • 9 months ago

Trying to get budgeting loan on line ...only lets me answer a couple of questions then goes blank

Tom

Ludlow, United Kingdom • 9 months ago

Dwp budgeting loan site is down.

Nick

Peterborough, United Kingdom • 10 months ago

Pip evidence website site

Bethany

London, United Kingdom • 10 months ago

Logging in is down for universal credit.

Heather

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom • 11 months ago

Telephone calls not working from 8 am onwards, just automated message that the department is closed at 9am.war pension not received.

hanah

Dovercourt, United Kingdom • 11 months ago

go through the Data protection. signs me in and instantly takes me to a page saying the service is not currentlyavailable an dto try again later

Erith, United Kingdom • 11 months ago

not letting me log in, saying there is a problem with the service

Ramsey, United Kingdom • 11 months ago

Trying to ring for over a week never any answer , on hold for 30 minutes or more

Clevedon, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Service not available message

Paul Seymour

Canterbury, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Can not receive an access code. I need to report income and do not want it to effect my payment

Hayes, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

My pip has not gone in my bank ..is anyone else having this probletm

Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

I am trying to log in and it keeps saying error url or something. Gov payback

Middlesex, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Taunton area down.

Maria de la Cruz de Mora Granados

Pagham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland • 1 years ago

I cannot log in the DWP to use the Tell Us Once service. I write my User name and the one time password from my token, and it comes back to the same log in page. I have tried at least 5 times.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Lydia

Abingdon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland • 1 years ago

, • 1 years ago

Most common Dwp.gov.uk problems reported by users

General Issues

Service

call dropped out and then line permanently engaged

Phone lines are down!

Dwp.gov.uk Outage Locations

Location

Reports

Last Reported

Greenwich, England, GB

14 days ago

Porth, Wales, GB

5 months ago

Dunfermline, Scotland, GB

5 months ago

Tiraspol, Administrative-Territorial Units of the Left Bank of the Dniester, MD

8 months ago

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ago

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dwp.gov.uk website response status history

Date and Time

Response Time

Status Code

Jan 22, 2025 - 00:34

0.61 ms.

200

Jan 21, 2025 - 18:12

1.12 ms.

200

Jan 21, 2025 - 08:48

1.88 ms.

200

Jan 21, 2025 - 03:27

0.63 ms.

200

Jan 20, 2025 - 22:13

5.96 ms.

200

Jan 19, 2025 - 14:59

1.69 ms.

200

Jan 18, 2025 - 21:23

1.35 ms.

200

This table shows the dwp.gov.uk outage requests and response browser checks executed automatically by the sitedown.uk service. All data in the table is in the Europe/London time zone. If Dwp.gov.uk is down or slow for you. You can try using a VPN service(to try from a different location) and also check the Tips below

Tips if dwp.gov.uk is not working

Verify the URL - One of the most frequent causes of not being able to visit a web page is entering an incorrect URL. If you're URL is wrong, the website may redirect to another website or display an error page.
Use a Different Device - Try using a different computer or device to access the website or app. We also advise you to attempt rebooting your device.
Delete Browser Cache - It's possible that cached files are preventing your browser from downloading new web pages. Refreshing the page will clear it. To do that, click Ctrl + F5 on a Windows PC or Cmd + Shift, then press R on a Mac.
Clear Browser Cookies - Clearing browser cookies fixes certain issues, such as loading or formatting issues on sites. You can do this by clicking your browser settings, then privacy, then clearing browsing data.
Use Incognito Mode - You can also try viewing the website in private mode or incognito mode first. By using this, cookies and all temporary cache will be automatically disabled.
Restart Your Router - Try restarting your network connection if other websites or apps are having problems or are running slowly.
Firewall and Antivirus - Your ISP provider may have blocked the website or app you are attempting to access. If that's the case, you can try using a VPN service to visit the website or app to see if it will work.
Check your Firewall & Antivirus - These can occasionally block access to certain websites or services. To troubleshoot this issue, you may consider temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the problem.
Clear DNS Cache - To speed things up, all OS systems save name resolution information into the DNS cache. In your case, the information recorded could be outdated or incorrect. We advise you to search on How-To guides on the web to clear your DNS Cache.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have recently sent browser requests to Dwp.gov.uk and it's up and running with status code 200 (UP) and a response time of 0.61 ms. We recommend clearing your cache or restarting/updating your app.

If you are experiencing slow performance while using Dwp.gov.uk, it may be your internet connection. Before you call your internet provider to ask about the slow speed, make sure to clear your cache, update the app, and check for any outages first.

HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as:

2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable.
3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page.
4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist.
5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server.

The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

The HTTP response time is the amount of time it takes a website to respond to a request made by your device. It calculates how long it takes for a website to load after you click on a link or type a URL into your browser.

Aside from trying a different device, you can also check your device's software if it’s up to date by checking for available updates in your settings.

If the issue persists after trying all of our tips, you can report the issue to us so we can further investigate. By this, you can also see if other users are experiencing it, too.

Is dwp.gov.uk down - January, 2025?

dwp.gov.uk outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

Recent Dwp.gov.uk User Reports

Join Dwp.gov.uk Discussion

Most common Dwp.gov.uk problems reported by users

Dwp.gov.uk Outage Locations

Are you experiencing issues with Dwp.gov.uk right now?

dwp.gov.uk website response status history

Tips if dwp.gov.uk is not working

Frequently Asked Questions

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