Financial wellbeing

Money worries and stress about finances are affecting more of us than ever. Rising costs of food, energy, and fuel are impacting everyone’s budget.

Here you'll find:

• Resources to help manage your financial wellbeing
• National financial advice and support
• Community support available

National support

• NHS England: Offers financial support through the MoneyHelper service team via phone, WhatsApp, and webchat.
• MoneySavingExpert: Subscribe to Martin Lewis’ weekly bulletin for tips and money-saving advice.
• Citizens Advice: Provides confidential advice on legal, debt, consumer, housing, and other issues.
• Step Change: A debt charity that helps people regain control of their finances.
• National Debtline: Offers free, independent debt advice over the phone and online.
• The Money Charity: Provides education, advice, and guidance to manage money well.
• MoneyHelper: Offers clear money and pension guidance and can direct you to trusted services for more support. They also have a tool to find free debt advice near you.
• Mental Health & Money Advice: Provides a toolkit to help improve both mental health and financial situations.
  
  

Local support

• Kent Money Advice Hub: Free and confidential service supporting those struggling financially.
• Kent Support and Assistance Service (KSAS): May offer financial assistance during emergencies or hardship.
• Christians Against Poverty (Medway and Whitstable): Offers free courses and help with unmanageable debt.
• Porchlight: Supports people at risk of losing their home or living on the streets.
  
  

Community support

• Kent Together: Offers help with managing the cost of living, urgent assistance, and tips on reducing energy bills.
• The Trussell Trust: Find your local food bank.
• Kent County Council: Tool to locate food banks in Kent.
• Medway Council: Information on food banks and community projects in Medway.
• Too Good to Go: An app to buy unsold food at reduced prices.
• Community Fridges: Open to all, bringing people together to reduce food waste and learn new skills.
• Warm Welcome Space: Find your nearest free, warm space open to the public.