• Read your contract of employment to understand your rights to redundancy pay. The statutory legal minimum currently stands at one week for every complete year worked, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

• Check whether you have any payment protection insurance (PPI) for your mortgage, personal loans or credit cards. PPI covers your monthly repayments if you suffer an accident, sickness or unemployment (it’s sometimes called ASU cover).

• If you're struggling with your mortgage repayments, let your lender know as soon as possible. They may agree a reduced payment plan, or let you repay the interest only until you have another job.

ACAS Helpline - local rate 08457 47 47 47 - minicom 08456 06 16 00 (weekdays only)
Monday - Friday 8am-8pm
Saturday - 9am-1pm

The Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service gives free, confidential advice and information to employees and employers involved in disputes.

Jobcentre Plus Benefits Line - freephone 0800 055 6688 - textphone 0800 023 4888

Call to make a benefits claim.

Jobcentre Plus Job Search - local rate 0845 6060 234 - textphone 0845 6055 255
Call to find out about job vacancies.