One of the good things about being made redundant (in my case highly voluntary) from a large organisation like the BBC is the support given.I feel very fortunate as I know others are not so lucky.
I can choose up to four 'workshops' to advise me on the way ahead. Since I plan to set up a business shooting video for business, the workshop "Setting Up As A Sole Trader" proved extremely useful. Although being in London again for it felt rather odd.
It's run by an ex-BBC journalist who also took voluntary redundancy, then set up David Thomas Media. I'd recommend his one day course to anyone in a similar situation.
Oh, and work is already coming in, before I have actually left.