Additional resources

Help with the cost of living

These sites provide guidance on coping with the consequences of the rising cost of living and debt costs.

Please note that ‘wellbeing’ is a broad concept. For Sessions 1, 2 and 3, you will only focus on the “financial” aspect of your wellbeing. There is substantial literature that highlights the positive relationship between financial and other aspects of wellbeing. For a brief overview by the NHS, you may check the relationship between financial worries and mental health.

Citizens Advice – cost of living [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Which? – Money

MoneyHelper - dealing with debt

Financial advice

This MoneyHelper site helps you find a financial adviser

Choosing a financial adviser

Employment rights

This GOV.UK site covers your employment rights (sickness pay etc.)

Employment rights

MoneyHelper

This site provides particular help with budgeting

MoneyHelper – beginner’s guide to managing your money

Retirement Planning Made Easy

This links you to the short Open University course Retirement Planning Made Easy. The course, produced in collaboration with Legal & General, is targeted at those age 55 and above. It covers all aspects of pension planning.

Retirement Planning Made Easy

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

This site provides guidance on a variety of personal finance subjects including pensions.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)