Financial help

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We are aware that some colleagues have concerns about membership of the NHS Pension scheme and associated costs. These concerns range from those long serving or higher income colleagues who are at risk of incurring extra tax liabilities because they exceed their tax free pension allowance – either on an annual or lifetime basis; and from those lower paid staff who are concerned about affordability of scheme membership. 

We have compiled a detailed list of support that you can access in regards to your NHS pension.

Citizens Advice  provide free, confidential, impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer, relationship & family issues, immigration and other topics.

 Staywell is an organisation whose roots date back to the post-war period, more than 75 years ago. It was founded by local people, who saw a need in their local community, and resolved to do something about it 

The Department of Work and Pensions have made additional funding available for low income households in Kingston who meet the criteria and who are struggling to afford food, fuel, utilities bills and other essentials.  

This funding covers the period 01 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 inclusive.

Making sure you and your home stay warm will help to keep you well over the winter months. Many people don’t realise that living in a cold home, particularly if you have a long term condition, can cause serious health problems. 

An interactive user guide for staff who are worried about money. Just answer a few, simple questions and the site will pull together useful infirmation to help support you

The Health and Wellbeing Team can arrange either a face to face meeting or phone call to talk to you about your concerns, and help you find the relevant support that you need