Alternative work.

Voluntary work:

http://www.do-it.org.uk/

http://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer

http://www.emmaus.org.uk/volunteer

Training:

http://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/how/training

http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/info/training.aspx

Alternatives:

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/alternatives.htm

http://www.theefficiencycoach.co.uk/blog/index.php/personal-efficiency/how_to_find_a_job/six-alternatives-to-permanent-employment/