Financial Wellness

Need financial support?

Need help with money worries?

We know that money worries can feel overwhelming and it can be hard to know where to turn. The first thing to know is, you are not alone – there are a range of free money advice services available to you. We have pulled together some suggested resources, including free finance and saving apps, websites that cover all sorts of money matters and of course Mindful Employer – our free, confidential and independent telephone service available to all BrisDoc Staff.

Cost of Living Handbook

We have produced a Cost of Living Handbook for staff to offer practical advice on navigating the coming financial challenges. We would encourage all of you to take some time to read through and familiarise yourself with the support on offer to you.

Financial Support Webinars

See our range of FREE financial support webinars available to all staff to help you make better use of your money.

Budgeting & savings apps to help you save money

All of the apps below are free to use and designed to help you manage you finances and save money. They are all Which recommended, FCA-approved and regulated open banking providers.

YOLT

YOLT

Price: Free

Availability: iOS, Android, Web

What does it do? Yolt offers another way to see all of your finances in one place. It features bank accounts, credit cards and pension investments, and supports more than 35 banks and financial institutions. Spending is split into categories so you can see where all your money goes each month, along with three-month spending-history charts.

Get the app – HERE

Money Dashboard

Money Dashboard

Price: Free

Availability: iOS, Android, Web

What does it do? As the name suggests, it’s all about the dashboard, which can bring together all of your accounts in one place. That means you can see your current account, savings and credit card balances at the same time, and really get a handle on how your spending is going.

Get the app – HERE

Oval

Oval |Money

Price: Free

Availability: iOS and Android

What does it do? Oval Money’s ‘thing’ is that it lets you set up a series of savings rules based on your habits – these are called ‘steps’. One example could be paying £1 into your Oval savings account whenever you go for a run, or whenever you post on Facebook. Or, you can just set up a fixed weekly deposit to make sure you’re saving regularly.

Get the app – HERE

The Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service, has tool kits & calculators, letter templates, along with advice whether you need help with savings, debts, retirement, budgeting, redundancy, planning a family, even divorce. There is a webchat, WhatsApp service, and a FREE phone number 0800 138 7777

Visit: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

Citizens Advice

We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. Citizens Advice believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.

That’s why they are here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Visit: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Step Change – Free Debt Advice

Step change is a charity that gives free debt advice they can help with Debt Management Plans, IVA’s and Bankruptcy. 

Visit: www.stepchange.org

MSE

Money Savings expert

MoneySavingExpert.com is the UK’s biggest consumer website, with about 16 million users a month. The site’s dedicated to cutting your bills and fighting your corner with journalistic research, cutting-edge tools and a massive community – all focused on finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice.

The average person in the UK can give themselves the equivalent of a 25% pay rise by being an active, savvy consumer and shifting to the very best deals. This site’s here to show you how.

Visit: www.moneysavingexpert.com

Don’t forget – Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is here to help you with any problems including money worries

Freephone: 0800 083 3375

Access confidential and independent support, advice and counselling 24/7, via the BrisDoc Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 

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