Financial Wellbeing Matters

Being able to budget properly. Manage debts. Save for the future. Contribute to a pension. Absorb unexpected costs. Why it's important to your staff

What is Financial Wellbeing? Myths and Realities

Mental health - poor financial wellbeing is linked with higher levels of STRESS, anxiety and depression Sleep - 19% of employees report having lost sleep over their finances Concentration - 10% of employees reported finding it hard to concentrate or make decisions

What being financially healthy looks like

Having the knowledge to make informed financial decisions and understanding when and how to seek advice. Being free from financial stress and worry.

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Membership of the Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network

The Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network is led by Dr Sarah Meekin, Head of Psychological Services in BHSCT and the majority of the 17 Health and Social Care  organisations in Northern Ireland are represented in this network. At the start of the COVID-19 response this network was tasked with supporting managers and staff with the development and delivery of psychological support services for staff working across Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.