Cost of Living Crisis - Financial Wellbeing
Money matters to everyone. Need some financial guidance or support? It's okay to ask. We all need a helping hand sometimes.
MoneyHelper - making your money and pension choices clearer
MoneyHelper is here to help, so you can move on with life. Here to cut through the jargon and complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control, with free, impartial help for money and pensions that’s quick to find, easy to use and backed by government.
Whatever your circumstances or plans, we offer clear guidance online, over the phone and face-to-face. We can also point you to trusted services, if you need more support.
We can help you:
For money and pensions help all in one place that’s free to use
Money Saving Expert
An up to date list of all discounts and vouchers available to NHS staff here
Money Saving Expert has a Cost of Living Help Guide with 90 tips on how to save money and cut bills.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/cost-of-living-survival-kit/
There is also a page with guides and tools to help boost income and cut costs.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/
Help with debt
The UK government's “Options for paying off your debt” page is a good starting point to understand how you can pay off or manage debts more easily. https://www.gov.uk/options-for-paying-off-your-debts.
Grants
Download and read this clickable PowerPoint which signposts staff to grant information.
UNISON
UNISON has a welfare charity for members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties. https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you