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We know how much of an impact personal finances can have on our wellbeing - please check-out some of the below links for advice around financial wellbeing, money, debt and mental health:
The importance of creating a budget when approaching retirement.
Budgeting for retirementAdvice on financial help and rights with specific relevance to the current pandemic is available from Money Saving Expert. This covers mortgages, rental help, bills, travel refunds, energy top-ups and more.
The Money and Pensions Service advise that people think about how Coronavirus could impact their financial wellbeing. They advise a stepped approach, starting with an emergency budget and checking with your bank, insurers and providers such as energy companies to see what support they can offer.
The more you can do now to plan ahead may save you time and energy - and importantly, money - when you might not be feeling at your best. The Money Advice Service provides some wisdom on this front and includes guidance on Coronavirus, your rights and entitlements as well as signposting to FREE debt advice.
The Citizens Advice Bureau is continuing to provide some really useful advice on many things Coronavirus related including advice around paying bills and rent.
The Fire Fighters Charity Welfare Services Team can provide all sorts of support including help in times of financial hardship. If you think you could benefit from the help of the Welfare Services Team, or from The Fire Fighters Charity generally, get in touch today on Tel: 0800 3898820.
Representative bodies / Unions - Speak with your local representative body contact to find out if they can help with financial hardship.
The Fire Brigades Union member's hardship fund may be accessed following decision by its Hardship Committee for small donations or loans. Members would need to write to the Brigade Secretary outlining the circumstances of the application for consideration.
