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Hello @FIRSTNAME@ Living costs have accelerated in recent years, which is putting increasing pressure on people across the automotive industry - and many employers are seeing the impact firsthand. Our latest health and wellbeing survey shows that 1 in 5 automotive workers are struggling to keep up with everyday costs, from energy bills and fuel to food. This means it's likely that some of your employees are facing financial stress right now. Employers have a vital role to play in helping staff feel supported and informed. By sharing the right information at the right time, you can help employees understand that support is available - and that they're not alone. Download our practical, easy-to-share toolkit, which equips you with clear resources to help employees access financial guidance, understand their options, and take the first step towards support. Supporting someone isn't about having all the answers - it's about helping them feel understood and signposting them to the right help. We help lots of people who are finding it hard to make ends meet, for all sorts of reasons. Our support is free and confidential for anyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry. Here's how we can support you: ✔️ Pay essential or overdue bills, rent, and food ✔️ Support with unexpected costs (like car repairs) ✔️ Help if you've lost income due to illness, injury, or disability ✔️ Support to claim benefits and grants you're entitled to ✔️ Help with housing issues (no-fault eviction, homelessness, separation) ✔️ Budgeting and saving support ✔️ Signposting to regulated debt advice & other charities
### Tips to reduce living costs Lots of automotive people are feeling the squeeze from rising costs. To help we've pulled together some tips, advice and tools to help everyone cut costs at home and save money. From budgeting and energy-saving ideas to shopping smarter - find out more.
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### Money worries online program Share our free online wellbeing 'Space from money worries' programme, with practical tools to help your employees take control of their finances, build their confidence and improve their financial wellbeing. They just need to enter access code 'ben' to get started - share our platform today.
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## We're here to help If you, or someone you know, is struggling with money worries or anything else, we're here. Our support is free and confidential for anyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry: 📞 Helpline: 08081 311 333 💬 Online support: www.ben.org.uk/money 🧠 Online money worries programme: www.ben.org.uk/silvercloud 💡 Coaching: www.ben.org.uk/coaching You can also access our fast-track referral process.
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