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Videos

Living on a squeezed income Video 1:51

Living on a squeezed income

Making a budget can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’ve never done one before. But it’s...
Acas Webinar - Employment Rights Act 2025 Video 39:18

Acas Webinar - Employment Rights Act 2025

Covers key workplace rights changes, including protections relating to parents and leave—useful cont...
Using a Grant Search Tool Video 1:58

Using a Grant Search Tool

Finding emergency grants when savings are insufficient.
Helen’s story: Go for a grant Video 2:54

Helen’s story: Go for a grant

A real case where a family was struggling financially after serious illness, showing how Turn2us gra...
Money, debt and budgeting advice from Citizens Advice Video 1:25

Money, debt and budgeting advice from Citizens Advice

Introduces free, confidential support for money and debt problems.
Acas Webinar - Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Video 50:32

Acas Webinar - Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

Explains neonatal care leave and pay (UK) — relevant to parental leave planning and unexpected exten...
Retirement planning workshop Video 3:19

Retirement planning workshop

Planning finances for retirement.
Welfare Benefit advice in the UK for COVID-19 Bereavement & Long Covid – Q & A Session with Turn2Us Video 30:23

Welfare Benefit advice in the UK for COVID-19 Bereavement & Long Covid – Q & A Session with Turn2Us

Practical Q&A session about benefit support in the context of bereavement and related financial impa...
Using a Benefit Calculator Video 1:50

Using a Benefit Calculator

Shows how to check benefit entitlement — a key budgeting step after major changes.
Talking to creditors Video 0:35

Talking to creditors

Guidance on contacting creditors after credit problems.
Protect yourself from pension scams Video 1:01:21

Protect yourself from pension scams

Avoiding scams after receiving large sums.
Benefits: report a change in your circumstances | Department for Work and Pensions Video 2:35

Benefits: report a change in your circumstances | Department for Work and Pensions

The DWP explains which life changes must be reported for benefits, why timely reporting matters, and...

Helpful tools

Mindful practice

Mood Journal

Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min

Mindful practice

Grateful Moments

Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min

Guided exercise

Calming Breathing

Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min

Mindful practice

Self-Compassion

Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min

Guided exercise

Easing Tension

Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min

Mindful practice

Untangling Worries

Contain anxious thoughts by giving them a dedicated space. 10-15 min

Useful links

citizensadvice.org.uk Citizens Advice Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. relate.org.uk Relate Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. turn2us.org.uk Turn2us Advice, information, and practical support outside the app.