You may be eligible to claim benefits if you are made redundant. Make sure you know what you can claim. This could include:
- Universal Credit and other financial support available for those in financial difficulty
- New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance
Changes to the benefit system
You may have seen reported that the government has made changes to the benefits system as a result of COVID-19. Benefits could help to top-up earnings whilst you look for other work.
Budgeting and money advice
If you feel that you would like to get some guidance such as money advice and help with budgeting, the below services are free and impartial and are an ideal starting point: