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Redundancy and debt

Where can I get help with redundancy?

Being made redundant is a stressful time. It can be hard to know where to go for help.

Contact one of the following organisations for professional and impartial advice on redundancy.

Your Trade Union

Union members can speak to:


  1. Their workplace representative or
  2. A shop steward

Contact the Union directly if you do not have one of these.

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

ACAS can help with all employment rights issues.

Visit www.acas.org.uk for more information.

Law Centres

Your local law centre offer disadvantaged people:


  • Free legal advice and
  • Representation

Visit www.lawcentres.org.uk to find your nearest law centre.

Civil Legal Advice

Civil Legal Advice can help with employment rights issues in England and Wales.

Visit www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk for more information.

The Labour Relations Agency

The LRA can help with all employment rights issues in Northern Ireland.

Visit www.lra.org.uk for more information.

Gov.uk

This site provides general online advice about:


  • Redundancy selection
  • Consultation
  • Redundancy pay
  • Notice periods

They also have an online redundancy calculator.

Visit www.gov.uk.

Citizens Advice

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can give free and impartial advice.

Search for your local office at www.citizensadvice.org.uk.

For help with the emotional effects of redundancy, you can contact:

Your GP

A GP can:

 
  • Assess your symptoms
  • Prescribe medication if needed
  • Refer you for further help

NHS Direct

Call 111 for advice, or get help online at 111.nhs.uk.

 

Samaritans

Call their 24-hour helpline on 116 123 for confidential emotional support.

Visit www.samaritans.org.

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