Losing a job can be overwhelming. At Yolks, we know that redundancy affects more than just your career—it can impact mental health, finances, housing, and confidence. While we’re here to support you, we don’t have all the answers, and that’s why we encourage you to seek specialist help when you need it.
There are many free support services available across the UK to help you navigate redundancy. Whether you need mental health support, financial advice, job-seeking help, or housing assistance, you are not alone.
1. Mental health and emotional support
Samaritans – 116 123 (Free, 24/7 support)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, Samaritans provide confidential emotional support anytime.
How to contact:
- Call: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Website: www.samaritans.org
Mind – Mental health resources and helplines
Mind provides free mental health advice and support services to help you cope with stress, anxiety, and depression after redundancy.
How to contact:
- Call: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm)
- Website: www.mind.org.uk
2. Financial and debt support
Citizens Advice – free guidance on benefits and debt
If redundancy has left you struggling with money, Citizens Advice offers free guidance on Universal Credit, energy bills, and financial rights.
How to contact:
- Call: 0800 144 8848 (England) 0800 702 2020 (Scotland)
- Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
StepChange – free debt help and budgeting support
StepChange helps people in financial difficulty find debt solutions, repayment plans, and budgeting advice.
How to contact:
- Call: 0800 138 1111 (Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm)
- Website: www.stepchange.org
3. Job-seeking and employment support
Jobcentre Plus – Government support for job seekers
The Jobcentre helps with job searches, training schemes, and financial assistance such as Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
How to contact:
- Find your local Jobcentre: www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Turn2Us – grants and financial assistance
Turn2Us helps people in financial hardship access grants, benefits, and support.
How to contact:
- Website: www.turn2us.org.uk
4. Housing support
Shelter – free legal advice on housing and evictions
If redundancy has made paying rent difficult, Shelter provides free legal support and housing advice.
How to contact:
- Call: 0808 800 4444
- Website: www.shelter.org.uk
You deserve support and guidance
Redundancy is difficult, but temporary. If you’re struggling, help is available, and you are not alone. At Yolks, we want to empower people, but we know we don’t have all the answers.
Reach out. Seek support. You are not alone, and this is not the end of your journey. 💛
