News and Stories
21 Sep 2023
News and Stories
15 Sep 2023
Working together with NADP
Who are PayPlan?Since we started PayPlan almost 31 years ago we’ve helped over 1 million people to become debt-free, and every year we help over 100,000 more people with their finances – something we’re immensely proud of.We continue to keep…
News and Stories
21 Jul 2023
Finalists at the Consumer Credit Awards
We are so excited to announce PayPlan are finalists in two categories at the Consumer Credit Awards 2023. The two categories are;Treating customers fairly champion Best financial support provider The Consumer Credit Awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated…
News and Stories
19 Jul 2023
GamCare Partnership with PayPlan
In August 2021, PayPlan launched a referral partnership with GamCare to help people that are struggling with debt to be able to access free debt advice. We started this project in Leeds and after a successful pilot, now all GamCare…
News and Stories
12 Jul 2023
Reflecting on World Wellbeing Week
Reflecting on World Wellbeing WeekIn June, we celebrated World Wellbeing Week. The week-long event reminds people worldwide to pause and take a moment to prioritise their mental, physical, emotional, social, financial, and occupational wellbeing. Each of these factors are a…
News and Stories
12 Jul 2023
From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.
From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.Learning Disability Week highlights the amazing achievements of the 1.5 million people in the UK diagnosed with a learning disability. This year, Mencap are busting the myths associated with learning…
News and Stories
18 May 2023
PayPlan CEO Rachel Duffey features on Credit 500 Index
News and Stories
16 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life.Whether it’s a student feeling nervous about exams, a couple as they stand at the altar or someone that’s struggling to pay their utility bills, anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes.However,…
News and Stories
27 Apr 2023
First round of Cost of Living Payments – are you eligible?
From today until 17th May, millions of households across the UK will be receiving the £301 first round of Cost-of-Living payments.Following the initial £650 payment received by more than eight million people last year, the Government are providing a further…
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26 Apr 2023
Stop Food Waste Day – 26 April
Starting in the USA in 2017, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised all over the world and this year, it’s taking place on Wednesday 26 April.The factsAccording to The Felix Project, a London-based food redistribution charity, the UK wastes…
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24 Apr 2023
National Stalking Awareness Week
To mark National Stalking Awareness Week, taking place 24-28 April, we’re highlighting how people can exploit digital channels to stalk and control others and the signs to look out for.What is cyberstalking?Most of us will be aware of stalking and…
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21 Apr 2023
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month takes place across April every year, with anxiety being the theme for 2023. It was created in 1992 to raise awareness about the causes and remedies for stress as a whole and, in turn, attempt to remove…
Industry News
22 Mar 2023
PayPlan survey results show lives are on hold due to rising living costs
Four in five people have said they’re suffering with their mental health due to the cost-of-living crisis, our latest survey has revealed. Results from our recent impact survey highlighted that 79% of respondents also felt increasingly isolated because of the…
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
Council tax – what support is out there and where to find it
Millions of households are expected to face an increase in their council tax bill from April.As reported by the BBC[1], the County Councils Network (CCN) found three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published budget details are…
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7 Feb 2023
The importance of cyber security awareness and steps you can take to protect yourself online
As people try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis, there’s been a noticeable rise in cyber security threats taking place online. As part of Safer Internet Day (February 7), we’ve put some tips together to help you understand…
News and Stories
13 Jan 2023
PayPlan supports Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health campaign
Time to Talk Day is quickly approaching and there are plenty of ways to get involved and raise awareness of support for mental health-related problems including the impact debt can have and how best to support people struggling with both…
News and Stories
9 Jan 2023
PayPlan continues work with Plain Numbers as three more staff members become practitioners
PayPlan continues to act on its commitment to improving its services for customers with low numeracy levels after a second wave of staff became Plain Numbers practitioners.Plain Numbers help firms support their customers by presenting numbers and data in a…
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Get your finances back on track in 2023
Whether you’ve got debts to pay off or want to begin putting any spare cash aside each month, we’ve put some tips together to help you on the road to your financial goal in 2023.A New Year’s resolution can often…
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Fears over debt as people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas
Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope with rising food, fuel and energy bills.Loan sharks are targeting vulnerable people seeking credit and trapping them into a cycle…