What is New Deal 25 plus?

New Deal 25 plus will help you find and keep a job or start work for yourself. It will help you improve the skills you have and learn new skills. While you are on New Deal 25 plus you will get help and support from your personal adviser. They will help you look at what you can do, and to build on the skills you have.

If you are claiming Jobseeker's Allowance,and you are aged 25 or over and under State Pension age, you must take part in New Deal 25 plus to carry on getting some of your benefits.

Is New Deal 25 plus for me?

If you are aged 25 or over but under State Pension age, and have been claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for 18 months or more (or 18 months out of the last 21), you must join New Deal 25 plus.

If both you and your personal adviser decide that it is best, you could join New Deal 25 plus earlier.

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For more information about our programme and services contact Jobcentre Plus.