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<p>As of the quarter October-December 2017, UK unemployment was 1.47 million people.
This is 1.039 million lower than for the quarter February-April 2010.</p><p>Jobcentre
Plus has a flexible support model to provide support and District Managers have discretion
on how to target interventions. The model has three elements: a core regime of regular
face-to-face meetings; flexible work coach support; and a flexible menu of support
options.</p><p>Where Jobcentre Plus District Managers identify gaps in skills or other
provision they have discretion to purchase extra support to meet particular needs
using the Flexible Support Fund.</p><p>Jobcentre Plus work coaches can advise claimants
on the localised provision and support available, either by employment sector or skills/employability.</p>
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