Read about redundancy pay, notice periods, notice pay and other rights if you’re made redundant.

any other money you are repaying to DWP (Department of Work and Pensions).money being taken off your Universal Credit payment.If you’re paying back money because you were paid too much benefit, if you owe Council Tax, or if debts are being taken off your benefit payment, you can ask to repay less each week or month.įind out what to do if you’re struggling with: If you owe money, there are different ways to pay it back and get support, such as the Breathing Space scheme. You must report that you have lost your job, and declare any redundancy pay you get, if you’re getting: How to arrange a support visit If you’re already getting benefits are a vulnerable young person making a claim for the first time.You may be able to get a home visit from a Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) officer if you need extra help to claim benefits, for example because you: Support visits if you need help to claim benefits You could also use a benefit calculator from an independent organisation. You can get help finding and understanding information about benefits from: Help with finding and applying for benefits Advice

You might be able to get further help if you’re disabled, caring for someone, or looking after a family.

Pension Credit if both you and your partner have reached State Pension age or one of you is getting Housing Benefit for people over State Pension age.

Universal Credit if you or your partner are under State Pension age and you have £16,000 or less in savings - you might be able to get it at the same time as New Style JSA or New Style ESA.

New Style Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA) if you’re under State Pension age, have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work, and have made enough National Insurance contributions, usually over the last 2 to 3 years - your savings and partner’s income will not affect how much you get.

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance ( JSA) if you’re under State Pension age, unemployed or are working less than 16 hours a week on average, and have made enough National Insurance contributions, usually over the last 2 to 3 years - your savings and partner’s income will not affect how much you get.If you’ve lost your job, including through voluntary redundancy, you might be able to get: how to build skills through voluntary work.find out how to set up your own business.search on other jobs websites and social media.use the Find a job service to search and apply for jobs.learn about job hunting and interviews on the JobHelp website.There’s a different service if you’re in Northern Ireland Finding work

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