Financial Wellbeing Fortnight – Women and Money

 SCOTTISH WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

Dear all,

UNISON College’s Financial Wellbeing Fortnight 2024 will run from Monday 11 November – Friday 22 November.It is a two-week series of sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.

The sessions below will be of interest to our women members. Please help to circulate this to women in the regions and branches. More information and details of how to register can be found here: Financial Wellbeing Fortnight 2024 | UNISON College

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Unison Debtline – free and confidential support for Members and their family

1pm – 2pm

PayPlan (Unison Debt line) is one of the largest FREE debt advice and solutions providers in the UK. Every year they support over 180,000 new clients with their finances, helping them to explore the range of different debt solutions that are available and providing guidance around the most appropriate for individual circumstances. Support is available over phone and a range of digital options including email, live chat and WhatsApp.

This session will provide attendees with insight to the support Unison members can expect to receive when contacting Unison debt line, the options available for support and the solutions to resolve debt issues.  The session will also explore member case studies and referral options that members can be provided with.

Women & Money

Wednesday 20 November 2023

12.30pm – 1.30pm

This webinar is specially tailored for our women members and the financial challenges they face throughout their lives. The session will be run by the Money Charity, an independent and impartial charity, who have been helping people from all walks of life to take control of their finances, become financially capable and achieve Financial wellbeing.

  • Understanding the Financial Challenges Women face throughout their lives
  • Common Money Myths about Women and Money
  • Financial Resilience and the Cost-of-Living Crisis
  • Budgeting and Keeping Track
  • Credit, Borrowing and Understanding your Credit Score
  • Where to Access Support for Debt
  • Savings and Investments

Sent on behalf of

Susan Burns

Regional Organiser (Scotland West Organising Team)

Scottish Equality Officer

UNISON Scotland