I am being sacked or losing my job

If a company decides you are unable to do the job they employed you for, they may dismiss you. This is also called being ‘fired’, ‘given the sack’, being ‘dismissed’ or ‘having your employment terminated’. Losing your job can be a big shock and have an emotional as well as financial impact. You should get support from family, friends or your GP if you are struggling to cope as a result.

When reading advice online, in this website and in others, you must judge for yourself what is useful and appropriate for you

If you are unwell you should consider whether you should seek advice from your doctor or NHS 111

If you have any urgent concern please see the following list, where help and support can be accessed from the following organisations:

Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free confidential support
Samaritans are available for online chat or phone 116 123
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
The emergency services on 999.

See also our information about Health and Wellbeing for other support services.

If you lose your job, you will have less money for a while – you may need to cut back on any non-essential spending until you have more money coming in again