Coping with Redundancy

Support for the personal impact of redundancy on mental health and relationships. Articles address counselling options, family communication, depression, finances and motivation strategies.

All About Redundancy Counselling
All About Redundancy Counselling
Redundancy counselling helps you figure out your next career move, improve your CV and job search skills, whether through your employer or privately.
Depression as a Result of Redundancy
Depression as a Result of Redundancy
Job loss can trigger depression in some people, moving beyond normal upset into despair and hopelessness that needs support.
Motivational Tips for When You Are Redundant
Motivational Tips for When You Are Redundant
How to stay motivated and take action in the first crucial months after losing your job.
Questionnaire: Can I Get a Bank Loan in Redundancy?
Questionnaire: Can I Get a Bank Loan in Redundancy?
Being made redundant makes getting a bank loan harder, but it's not impossible if you have other income, savings, or assets to back you up.
Questionnaire: How Do I Pay My Mortgage in Redundancy?
Questionnaire: How Do I Pay My Mortgage in Redundancy?
If you're struggling to pay your mortgage after redundancy, this questionnaire helps you work out what support and options are actually available to you.
Questionnaire: Should I Take Early Redundancy if Offered?
Questionnaire: Should I Take Early Redundancy if Offered?
Work through these key questions to decide if accepting early redundancy is the right move for your situation.
Should I Join a Trade Union Before Redundancy?
Should I Join a Trade Union Before Redundancy?
Trade unions can help during redundancy by negotiating terms, checking the process is lawful, and providing legal support.
Taking a Break to Travel After Redundancy
Taking a Break to Travel After Redundancy
How to make the most of redundancy pay by taking the extended break you've always wanted.
Telling Your Family
Telling Your Family
How to tell your family about redundancy and help everyone cope with the impact together.
The Effects of Redundancy on Your Marriage
The Effects of Redundancy on Your Marriage
Job loss can strain even strong marriages through financial stress and shifting power dynamics between partners.
Why the Government Are Charging for Unfair Dismissal Claims
Why the Government Are Charging for Unfair Dismissal Claims
The government is introducing fees for unfair dismissal claims to reduce frivolous cases, but it may block genuine claims from those who can't afford the costs.