Life Events: Losing a Job

The information on this page is designed to help you cope with losing a job.

A-Z of Benefits

The information provided is a brief description of most common benefits available. The list is NOT an authorative statement of law and is intended as a rough guide only. Note that the Social Security System is complex and liable to alteration / change on a regular basis.

Finding a Job

Information and signposting on finding a new job.

Council Tax Help

If you are on low income or Income Support/Jobseekers Allowance then you may be entitled to help.

Lifelong Learning

Our Lifelong Learning Service provides a flexible way for you to learn. It allows you the freedom to study where, when and how you wish. You can learn new skills or up-date existing knowledge.

Wrexham ITeC

Information about the services provided by Wrexham ITeC.

Useful External Links

Redundancy Arrangements

Information from the DTI on Redundancy Arrangements.

Redundancy Help

Comprehensive site giving help on all aspects of redundancy.

Adviceguide

The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.

Armchair Advice

Losing your job is often beyond your control. How you cope with it isn't. Armchair Advice is the place to be if you are experiencing job loss through redundancy, termination or dismissal. Whatever you need, from legal and financial advice to emotional support, you can find it here. You can find expert advice and talk to people who know what you are going through.

CareersWales

Being made redundant can be very stressful, but it can also offer new opportunities. This is a quick guide to the sections of the site that will be able to help you deal with redundancy.

Directgov Links

Apply for Income Support - via Directgov

Income Support is a benefit for people under 60 on a low income and with limited savings. You can apply for the benefit online.

Apply to an employment tribunal - via Directgov

Employment tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes over employment rights. These matters include unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, sex, race and disability discrimination together with certain issues relating to wages and terms and conditions of employment.

Calculate your redundancy payout - via Directgov

This service from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) allows you to calculate how much statutory redundancy you are entitled to based on your circumstances.

Redundancy and leaving your job

Information from Directgov on Redundancy.

Please also see our comprehensive list of Job Links

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