There is 84 million quid in the Government pot for retraining to get people back to work , they have only spent 4 million so far , I know this from taking a back to work course from a consulting firm that get paid if you get a job after their course with a work placement that you do for no pay ,with the hope of a job offer.
The DWP may pay for PPE kit and new work boots , but you have to keep nagging and begging for it, and never except NO for answer.
Google Cute Dog ltd ,they offer numerous courses for work training and are in unison with the DWP , so you could blag for an ADR course or a Hiab ticket.
Job centre staff don’t mention the money pot ,as they only have so much time, a bit like going to your Doctor when they have 7 minutes to see you.