New Deal

New Deal was set up to support unemployed people moving into work. People on the New Deal programme are assigned a personal adviser who will be their individual contact whilst looking for work. Your personal adviser will get to know you and will be able to match you to a suitable job.

One of the New Deal programmes on offer is New Deal for Lone Parents (NDLP). You are eligible for this programme if:

  • you are bringing up a child as a lone parent
  • your youngest child is under the age of 16 and you are not working
  • you are working less than 16 hours per week

Your NDLP personal adviser will not only be able to help you find suitable jobs, but will also help you with applications and advise on any training or childcare issues.

They can also advise on how your benefits will change if you are coming off Income Support, and on applying for Tax Credits when you are working.

Further information

You can find out more about the different New Deal programmes on the Directgov website.

If you have any questions about New Deal, please contact:

  • Tel: 0845 606 2626, Monday to Sunday, from 7am to 11pm
  • Textphone: 0845 606 0680, Monday to Sunday, from 7am to 11pm

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