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Redundancy/Career Change

Hi all
OH is being made redundant with a £16k pay off. I earn £17k. We live in Scotland.
She would like retrain in Childcare and has seen an apprenticeship that would pay her £6k while she gets qualified.
Would we/she be entitled to any benefits? How would we find out?
We want to make sure books balance before any firm decision is made.
FLC
Mortgage: 01/02/14 - £108k
Mortgage: Current - £97k
Mission: MF by 50

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  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    SAAS for funding, contact provider to inquire about bursaries/ fianancial support.
    Don’t be a can’t, be a can.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,844 Forumite
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    ohreally wrote: »
    SAAS for funding, contact provider to inquire about bursaries/ fianancial support.
    And it may - I stress may - also be affected by what level of qualification she already holds.
    Signature removed for peace of mind
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