Worried about work?

If you have recently been made redundant, are looking for employment, would like new skills or undertake retraining?

• NextStep
  NextStep provides, advice, information and guidance for people looking for work, volunteer positions or training.
  Tel: 0800 100 900
  http://www.nextstepwestmidlands.org.uk/
• Jobcentre Plus
  Jobcentre Plus supports people of working age from welfare into work, and helps employers to fill their vacancies.
  Tel: 0800 055 6688
  http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
• Inland Revenue
  Advice on tax credits.
  Tel: 0845 300 3900
  www.hmrc.gov.uk
• Skills Funding Agency
  The Skills Funding Agency aims to improve the skills of England's Young People and Adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
  Tel: 0845 377500
  http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
• ACAS Helpline
  Advice on employment issues.
  Tel: 08457 474747
  http://www.acas.org.uk/
• Childcare Services/Children's Centres
  Local information about childcare.  Information and access to services for young children and their families.
  Tel: 01432 261681
  http://childcarefinder.direct.gov.uk/
  http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/
• Business Link
  A government-funded service offering free training and support for those wanting to start up a new business.
  Tel: 0845 113 1234
  CREDIT CRUNCH HOTLINE: 0845 002 0900
  http://www.businesslinkwm.co.uk/
• Volunteer Centre
  The Volunteer Centre find suitable placements for people wanting to volunteer in Herefordshire.
  Tel: 01432 343932
  http://www.herefordshireva.org/
  http://www.do-it.org.uk/