Support if you are out of work
On furlough
What to do if you’re employed and cannot work.
Lost your job
What to do if you were employed and have lost your job.
Self-employed
What to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work.
Benefits
What to do if you’re already getting benefits.
Our welfare rights team can help you to find out about the benefits you are entitled to and how to claim.
Way2Work
Way2Work offers a range of support activities for unemployed Nottinghamshire residents aged 16+.
Way2Work provides unemployed or inactive residents to access training which is specific to their individual needs and which will increase their current employment prospects by offering a broad range of support.
iProgramme for the unemployed
The iProgramme has been designed to address the current skills mismatch in D2N2 and plan for the skills required in the digital age.
Resources in libraries
Join your local library for free. All Nottinghamshire libraries have bookable computer sessions and are installed with programmes to help you develop your IT and employability skills, including putting together a CV and applying for jobs.
You can also use the Universal Skills programme from any computer once you are a library member. This is a guide which covers:
- universal jobmatch
- employability and job skills
- universal credit.
Find out how to join and use your local library.
Warm Homes Hub
The Warm Homes Hub is a government backed scheme which aims to improve the quality of heating and energy efficiency of Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire households. With funding from the Warm Homes Fund, they offer free first time gas central heating systems and insulation measures.
Additionally, they offer free advice regarding the energy efficiency of a property, enabling residents to realise substantial bill savings & maximise income for their household.
