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Industry News 14 Jul 2023

Samaritans launches its Talk To Us 2023 awareness campaign in July

Samaritans annual awareness campaign is back this JulyIn 2022 there wasn’t a single second when Samaritans volunteers weren’t on the phone with someone.24 July (24/7) is Samaritans Awareness Day, because they’re here to listen 24/7. On this date and throughout…

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…

Industry News 12 Jul 2023

Deafblind Awareness Week 2023

Deafblind Awareness Week 2023Deafblindness is the combination of sight and hearing loss. It’s a disability in its own right, and over 400,000 people in the UK are affected.Most people with deafblindness aren’t entirely deaf or blind, and everyone’s experience is…

Industry News 25 May 2023

PayPlan shortlisted in three categories at distinguished Credit Awards

Following a hat-trick of wins in 2021 and shortlisting in 2022, we’ve been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Credit Strategy Credit Awards.We have been shortlisted in three categories;Best Company to Work ForDebt Advice Provider of the Year Best Response…

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…

News and Stories 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…

News and Stories 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…

News and Stories 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…

Money Management 21 Apr 2023

Rising interest rates – what does it mean?

Following the recent news that interest rates in the UK are increasing for an eleventh consecutive time, you may feel confused or worried – but we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll explain why it’s happened, how it’ll affect…

News and Stories 20 Feb 2023

How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise

We’ve put together some information on how you can protect yourself against rises in mortgage rates. The first thing to check is what type of mortgage you’re on (if you don’t know this already). The effect of an interest rate…

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…