Breaking Down Barriers
In Financial Health
Welcome to the National Wellness Conversation
Did you know…?
Welcome to the National Wellness Conversation
Did you know…?
Over 20 million of us can’t manage our money
11.5 million have less than £100 in savings
Nine million of us are in serious debt
“I would consider myself quite switched on when it comes to finances. I keep an Excel spreadsheet to track all of my outgoings. But I’m not someone who has ever really had savings. I earn what I earn and like to spend what I’ve earned. During lockdown, my spending habits changed, from going to the football or restaurants to other, more frivolous things. What I’ve found is that it’s important to look at your bank balance as often as possible. It helps you make smarter decisions. I think it’s important to give yourself as many options as possible to help manage your money”
David, 43, Manchester
For too long, financial health has been invisible. While many of the UK’s largest employers put in place physical and mental health strategies, they are often failing in their duty to promote good money management and encourage positive education, conversations and tools which can help people with their personal finances.
The National Wellness Conversation shines a light on the aspirations of ordinary people – regardless of age, job title or salary – and uses them to demonstrate why businesses must take a far more proactive role in improving the nation’s financial health.
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