Federation backs Talk Money Week
9 November 2020
Members are being encouraged to seek help if they are struggling with their finances.
The advice comes from the Police Federation at the start of Talk Money Week, a campaign by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to improve financial wellbeing by encouraging people to open up about their finances.
Sarah Cooper, chair of West Mercia Police Federation, said: “People should not be afraid to seek help if they are having financial difficulties. This year has been tough in so many ways and, even though police officers have not faced being furloughed or being made redundant, many will have seen their income impacted as their partners’ salaries have reduced or been lost all together.
“As with so many things, a problem shared can be a problem halved and just taking the first step towards getting help can ease the mental burden of being in financial difficulties.
“I would urge any officer who is concerned about making ends meet, mounting debt or any financial concerns, to get in touch with the Federation. While we cannot offer financial advice, we can put officers in touch with organisations that specialise in supporting the policing family.”
MaPS is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions and brings together three financial guidance bodies: the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
To mark Talk Money Week, Police Mutual has produced a factsheet with tips on how to improve your financial wellbeing, budgeting for Christmas and where to look for help.
