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<p /> <p>We have provided funding in the pathfinder sites and all current live Universal
Credit sites through Delivery Partnership Agreements (DPAs) which were based on local
agreement as to the likely level on need for support in each area.</p><p> </p><p>From
February 2015, Universal Credit will rollout to new single claimants who would currently
be eligible for Jobseekers Allowance across all remaining jobcentres and local authorities.
This provides the opportunity to build a secure platform for the introduction of Universal
Support by mobilising local partnerships nationwide, putting in place a robust infrastructure
for more complex and vulnerable claimants.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will put in
place Delivery Partnership Agreements (DPAs) with local authorities. As in the current
live sites these will provide a framework to make available funded support for those
who need additional help.</p><p> </p><p>How much funding is targeted for specific
purposes by the Department will be determined by the individual partnerships, based
on local need.</p>
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