Unemployment and Redundancies

Being unemployed or facing redundancy can be an emotional, difficult time. With the right support and planning, you can start making your move towards a successful next step in your career.

Unemployment

Help in finding a new job

Visit our Finding a Job page for support finding a job.

Jobseekers Allowance, Universal Credit and Low Income Benefits

If you are of working age but out of work, there may be benefits to which you are entitled.

Visit GOV.UK to find out about your benefit entitlements (opens new window).

Redundancy Support

GOV.UK

The GOV.UK Redundancies page (opens new window) has several links that will help answer some of the questions you may have.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

ACAS (opens new window) is an independent public body that receives funding from the government to provide free and impartial advice to employers and employees.