Southampton City Council (SCC) has announced it’s taking part in annual awareness campaign Talk Money Week, to encourage people to “open up” about their money and pensions.
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SCC says the annual public awareness campaign, run by the Money and Pensions Service, “aims to reduce the stigma around money by encouraging conversations among families, friends, neighbours, customers, colleagues and communities”.
The authority said: “Talking openly about money can have a huge impact on tackling money worries and is important for our overall health and relationships. The impact of COVID-19 has made it more important than ever to start conversations about money to look after our financial wellbeing.”
SCC is teaming up with Advice in Southampton to run a local campaign promoting information, resources and services, and has recently launched a series of ‘Money Advice Bitesize’ videos featuring interviews with specialists who answer questions people might have about getting help with their money.
Topics include how to know when you need help, what to expect from debt and money advice, choosing a debt advice provider, and how to prepare for money advice.
For more information on Talk Money Week visit www.maps.org.uk/talk-money-week/
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