NIM41320 - Home Responsibilities Protection: what is HRP and who qualifies for it: responsibility for policy and administration

DWP are responsible for the law and policy governing HRP.

HMRC NICO Decision Making Team record HRP in the individual NIRS accounts, and give outcome decisions on behalf of DWP.

The Decisions and Appeals Unit (DaAU) prepare appeal briefs on entitlement.

NICO Technical provide assistance to NICO operational areas on these issues.

HMRC, PAYE and NICs (Technical) Group, BP7201, Benton Park View, Newcastle has responsibility for technical matters relating to HRP within HMRC.