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Dignity First: Our approach to silencing stigmatising language in money and debt

Dive into the details of our journey to the Dignity First campaign. See our comprehensive report detailing our approach to silencing stigma and why language holds the key to doing so.

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Author: Heather O'Rourke

Dignity First FAQs

Have questions about our Dignity First campaign? Find the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) here.

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Dignity First Commitment

Sign up to pledge your organisation's commitment to transforming language norms and promoting dignity and respect in all financial communications.

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Share your experience of stigma in money and debt

Have you experienced stigma when it comes to money and debt? Share your story to support the campaign and inspire change.

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    Over 200 debt advisers, support workers, policy makers and sector leaders from across the country will be coming together on Thursday 18 June, to strengthen understanding of the complex impact of economic abuse and coercive control across the debt advice sector. Delivered by Money Advice Scotland and Financially Included, GEMAP Scotland Ltd, the conference is the first of its kind to be held in Scotland. Read more

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    As the national membership body for money advisers in Scotland, Money Advice Scotland looks forward to working constructively with the Scottish Government and MSPs from all parties over the coming parliamentary term. Read more

  • Money Advice Scotland launches ‘Adviser-Only Helpline’ campaign

    Today (Monday 16 March) Money Advice Scotland is launching its ‘Adviser-Only Helpline’ campaign, encouraging service providers and creditors to provide dedicated contact routes for accredited money and debt advisers. The campaign aims to give stakeholders a clear understanding of the challenges money and debt advisers face and the impact these challenges have on people in debt. Read more