Health and wellbeing support if you're facing redundancy

Redundancy can affect an individual's health and wellbeing in many interconnected ways.

It can affect an individual's mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. This in turn may contribute to poorer health outcomes and social withdrawal if not appropriately supported.

Key effects include:

• Stress and anxiety: concerns about future employment and finances can cause ongoing worry
• Loss of identity: many people tie their self-worth to their job, so losing it may lead to a sense of purposelessness
• Low confidence and self-esteem: individuals may question their abilities or feel rejected, even if redundancy is not related to performance
• Changes in daily routine: losing a structured workday can affect motivation and mental wellbeing
• Impact on relationships: financial strain and stress can place pressure on family or household dynamics
• Reduced social interaction: work often provides social contact, and redundancy may lead to isolation

While redundancy can be challenging, outcomes vary depending on factors such as support systems, financial resilience, and access to re-employment opportunities. 

Our friendly team are happy to talk to you about the challenges you are facing. For a confidential discussion please complete the contact form and we'll come back to you.

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Alternatively, you may wish to talk to one of our partner organisations.

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Norfolk and Waveney Mind are the mental health charity that believes no one should have to face poor mental health alone.

Visit the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website.

Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies

Norfolk and Waveney Mind also deliver Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies. They provide a range of support for people with common mental health and emotional issues, such as low mood, depression, or stress.

They work with you to help you make the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing and quality of life.

Their services are free and are available to people aged 16 and over living in Norfolk and Waveney.

Find out more at the Talking Therapies website.

Samaritans

Whatever you are going through you can call Samaritans for free from any phone on 116 123.

Or contact them at the Samaritans website.

Relate

Whether it's your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else, Relate helps everyone to build better relationships.

Contact them via the Relate website.