Useful Links

All these resources have been carefully selected to bring you the information you need to get through the redundancy process and move on to the next stage of your journey. Please note there will be charges for some services - be sure to mention you found their details on this page and they might offer a discount!
We do not endorse any particular service nor do we receive any referral fees or commission for linking you to these sites.

General

Gov.uk
ACAS
Citizens' Advice

For employers

Redundancy Webinar

Redundancy Scoring Matrix

Pure Human Resources

Cavell HR

Wright Hassal

The Joy Dept - employee resilience and wellbeing data and outplacement support

Employment Law

Employment.Laws.com

Money Advice Service - not just money saving but some good legal information too

Maternity Action - support for everything expecting parents need

Employee Angels - advice and letter templates for employees around HR processes

Glanvilles Solicitors - Employment law and settlement agreements

DC Employment Solicitors - Employment law and settlement agreements

Employment Matters - Employment law and settlement agreements

Resolving Conflict

Find a Mediator - for dispute resolution local to you

Mosaic Mediation - offering workplace conflict resolution via mediation

Bascule Disability Training - offering advice re Equality Act and workplace training

Inside Story UK - coaching employers about compassion in communication

Letter Templates (appeal or grievance)

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Time To Change - Mental health campaigning, advocacy, resources and employer training, guidance on how to support others with mental ill health

Heads Together - mental health support and campaigning
Mind.org - mental health charity
Wish Cards & Gifts - card resources for mindfulness, anxiety and overall wellbeing
Everybody's A Somebody - mental health coach

Everyday Hypnotherapy - mindset training, helping with anxiety and PTSD

Living Your Learning - mindset training and personal development

Marian's Holistic Therapies - sleep and reflexology for wellbeing

Darwin Training Solutions - mental health first aid and training (violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression)

Enrichment Coaching - mindset and confidence coaching

MyScenario - coaching for mindset to find the 'State of Happish'

Returning to work - blog for women or those returning to work after a career break/maternity/ paternity

Sirenity - sound bath and healing

We are with you - substance misuse support

Turning Point - substance misuse support

D'amore Mental Health - depression factors in a pandemic (from our American friends)

Funding, grants and benefits - Save money & Planning for the Future

Step Change - debt help

Pension Wise Turn2Us

Money Saving Expert

Skint Dad My VIP Card

Good Housekeeping

HJS Recovery

Hampshire Financial Planning

The Joy Barden Practice

The Penny Pincher

Gamcare - gambling support

Trade Unions

Most Unions require you to be a member for at least a month before an issue arises. Here is the official list from the government.

GMB

UNISON

UNITE

TUC - Trades Union Congress - lots of free information and support for anyone affected by Covid-19

If not a member of a trade union you can hire a mediator; some are helping free of charge as they are backed by the local authority, or costs are paid by your employer.

Career and Skills

VIDEOS - Jobseeker support, Labour market info, Future-proofing your career

FurLearn - supporting furloughed workers and job seekers

Scope - Young people or up to 25 with additional needs

Momentum Group - free training Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire Dales and Birmingham

CSW Group - free training Hampshire, Solent and Dorset

DA Training - free training Hampshire, Solent and Dorset

Learning Curve Group - free training

Flipside CIC - financial literacy and money management - Manchester area

Traineeships; (16-18 unless SEND)

https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/

Apprenticeships;(16+)

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://young-professionals.uk/

Career Guidance and Coaching

Steve Preston Career Coach

New Hope Career Academy

Executive Career Coaching

Employment support

Salvation Army

The You Trust

https://www.gov.uk/intensive-personalised-employment-support

CSW Group

Radian

CV support

My Perfect CV

Express CV

Reed CV Tips

Pay for Precision (proofreading and professional re-write)

Cover letters

Jobs Boards

You can read more about these here

Exploring self-employment

Princes' Trust 18-30 yrs

StartUp Disruptors

Start Your Own Business

Diverso Accountants

Pensions and later life

Pension Wise

U3A - University of the Third Age - The 'third age' is defined by a time in your life (not necessarily chronological) where you have the opportunity to undertake learning for its own sake. There is no minimum age, but a focus on people who are no longer in full-time employment or raising a family.