September Wellbeing Challenge: Financial Wellbeing Month

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September Wellbeing Challenge: Financial Wellbeing Month

Focus: Manage Money
Challenge: Money Check-Up

Financial wellbeing plays an important role in reducing stress and supporting overall health and wellbeing. This September, take small steps to improve your financial confidence and make the most of the support available through the Council. Financial wellbeing is recognised as a key part of workplace wellbeing alongside mental, physical and emotional health.

Your Money Check-Up

1. Review Your Budget Spend 15 minutes reviewing your income, spending and savings goals.

2. Savings Challenge Save £1 per day throughout September. Small amounts can quickly add up and help build financial resilience.

3. Pension Check Take time to learn more about your pension and future financial planning.

4. Build Your Knowledge Attend a financial education webinar or explore trusted financial wellbeing resources.

Make the Most of Your Benefits

Explore:

My Money Matters for practical financial guidance and support.
Staff Rewards for discounts, offers and everyday savings.
Health & Wellbeing Resources for support if money worries are affecting your wellbeing.

Confidential Support Available

If financial pressures are affecting you, confidential support and signposting services are available. Seeking help early can reduce stress and support your overall wellbeing.

Challenge Goal

Complete all four activities during September and carry out your personal Money Check-Up.

Better Money Management = Less Financial Stress = Better Wellbeing

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