With many grappling with cost-of-living pressures and the challenges of managing their money in uncertain times, it is not surprise that 19 million people in the UK feel worried when thinking about their financial situation. Christmas can add to the pressure, but there is help to get your finances back on track; see below for support
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper is a service provided by the Money and Pensions Service to help you look after your financial wellbeing. If you need help to make your squeezed income go further, support coping with job loss or redundancy or tailored guidance because you’re self-employed, take a look at their website: Managing your money in uncertain times | MoneyHelper
Mental Health and Money Toolkit
Mental Health and Money Toolkit is a resource to help you understand, manage and improve your mental and financial health.
You can use it to help guide conversations with your relevant healthcare worker about your mental health and money. You can also take it with you to any money or debt advice appointments you might attend. “This toolkit is such an essential first step in knowing that there is something to turn to if you’re struggling…” Click here for more information Mental Health and Money Toolkit : Mental Health & Money Advice (mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org)
Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space
Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space gives people in problem debt and receiving treatment for a mental health crisis a ‘breathing space’ from the people they owe money to, so they can focus on their mental health recovery. Find out more: Applying for Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space | The Money and Pensions Service (maps.org.uk)