Lockdown Changes to Jobcentre Opening Times

We have been notified of these changes to the opening hours of local jobcentres, which come into effect from Monday 18^th January.

• To help keep customers and colleagues as safe as possible in the latest phase of the pandemic, the Department has decided jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm beginning on Monday 18^th January 2021.
• This temporary change means they can continue providing safe, essential services for those who need to come into the jobcentre and who are unable to interact with us on the phone or digitally.
• The opening hours of our phone lines remain as they were. In addition, the Relay UK service and the Video relay service are both still available.

Anyone entering a jobcentre will be required to wear a face covering, unless they are in an exempt category. They should follow the latest government guidance on meeting with others safely and lockdown restrictions and that if an appointment is needed, this will be by the phone.