Economic Wellbeing

Below you can find links and resources you might find helpful, broken down by the headings: 

• If you need help now

• Financial support and advice

• Feeling anxious? and

• Other things to consider.

If you need help now

Citizens Advice: Call them on 03444 111 444 (option 3) or start an Online chat (usually available 8.00am to 7.00pm Mon-Fri)

National Debtline: 0800 808 4000 (9.00am to 8.00pm, Mon-Fri, 9.30am to 1.00pm, Saturday)

Shelter: Information on emergency grants, loans and money help

Mind: 

• Ways to help yourself cope in a crisis

• Mind Info line on 0300 123 3393 (Open 9am - 6pm): For information and signposting service for mental health problems, where to get help near you, treatment options, advocacy services.

• Mind Legal line on 0300 466 6463 (Open 9am - 6pm): Provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law.

Samaritans: Call 116 113 (free) or visit https://www.samaritans.org/

Financial support and advice

Money Saving Expert: Martin Lewis' website has lots of up to date resources and guidance on cost of living crisis help. It also has great tips around budgeting and reducing spending, as well as wider financial information, tips and myth-busting.

UK Government: Website for information on additional support you may be eligible for.

Feeling anxious?

Remploy (work-focused mental health support): Confidential, tailored support for staff experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health issues affecting your work. Email a2wmhss@remploy.co.uk for an initial chat and to book a session.

Employer resources

• Occupational Health Practitioner (all nurses with wide-ranging experience) will arrange a suitable time during office hours with you. Check your employing organisation's intranet or ask your line manager for more information.

• Coping with financial worries

• Every Mind Matter

CRNCC Learning resources

• Psychosocial Resources Workshops

• Circle of influence

Mindfulness apps: List of those free to all.

Other things to consider

School uniforms: Does your child’s school comply with the new statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms?

Draught proofing guidance: The Energy Saving Trust have created a guide on draught-proofing your home as well as tips to save energy.

Low energy/cost cooking: Slow cookers, air fryers, and microwaves all use less energy than a traditional oven. Why not try a new recipe?:

• https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/slow-cooker-recipes

• https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4711/air-fryer-recipes/

• https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-cook-without-cooker

• Cooking on a Bootstrap 

• Savings 4 Savvy Mums.

Energy saving tips: Energy provider, Octopus, have listed some gas saving tips, which include setting your gas boiler’s flow temperature to between 55 and 60 degrees. This will keep your home just as warm but make noticeable gas savings.