Support Hub

Real UK programmes and support you're entitled to — for young people and all ages. All free, all official.

Support for your situation

Everyone's different. Tick anything that applies (private, optional — only you see this) and we'll show the specific help and money you may be entitled to. 🔒

Programmes & schemes

Earn & learn

Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn a real trade or profession, fully funded.

Who: 16+, England (see nation-specific links below).

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Free training

Skills Bootcamps

Free, flexible courses (up to 16 weeks) in digital, construction, green skills and more — with a guaranteed interview.

Who: 19+ (some 18+).

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First job

Sector-based Work Academies (SWAP)

Short, free training + work experience + a guaranteed interview — a real first rung if you've never worked.

Who: On benefits, getting your first role.

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1:1 support

Jobcentre Plus & Work Coach

1:1 support, help with CVs and applications, and funding for travel, courses and interview clothes — just ask.

Who: Anyone looking for work.

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Free advice

National Careers Service

Free, impartial careers advice, skills assessments and a helpline.

Who: 13+ in England.

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Technical

T-Levels

Two-year technical courses (≈3 A-Levels) with a 45-day industry placement.

Who: 16–19, England.

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Free careers advice where you live

England

National Careers Service

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Scotland

Skills Development Scotland · My World of Work

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Wales

Careers Wales

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Northern Ireland

NI Careers Service

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Changing career or returning to work (any age)

Any age

Mid-life career review

Free guidance for adults rethinking their working life.

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Returning to work

Returnships & returner programmes

Supported routes back to work after a career break or caring.

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Adults, over-50s

Restart / 50PLUS support

Employment support for longer-term jobseekers and over-50s.

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Any age

New Style JSA & Universal Credit

Benefits while you look for work — check what you're entitled to.

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Any age

MoneyHelper

Free, impartial help with money and budgeting while between jobs.

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Older adults, carers

Age UK / Carers UK

Support if you're an older jobseeker or balancing work with caring.

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Mental health & wellbeing

Connect & Support UK

Struggling with your mental health? Our sister app from Play North West CIC connects you to friendly, confidential support — you don't have to face it alone.

Need help right now?

If you're struggling, you're not alone. These free services can help:

SamaritansCall 116 123 — free, 24/7, any age
ShoutText SHOUT to 85258 — free, 24/7
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247Call 0800 068 4141 — under 35, suicidal thoughts
ChildlineCall 0800 1111 — under 19
Citizens Advicecitizensadvice.org.uk — money & rights
Shelter0808 800 4444 — housing
The Mixthemix.org.uk — under-25s
EmergencyCall 999 if you or someone else is in danger