If you’re looking to find out more information about returning to work, there’s lots more helpful advice on the
Gingerbread website click here.
ChildcareLink aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. To find out more click www.childcarelink.gov.uk.
Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies. To find out more click www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.
If you are responsible for at least one child or young person who lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. To find out more click www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits.
Learndirect is one of the UK’s leading providers of training and education courses both online and in centres across the country. To find out more click www.learndirect.co.uk.

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