Emily Gray

I provide information and signposting to people looking for help with money and debt issues. I offer this support via phone, email and webchat.

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Financial Wellbeing webinar 3: Saving and savings accounts

From ‘Rainy Day Pots’ to ISAs and everything in between; this Financial Wellbeing Webinar will cover the topic of saving and saving accounts. We will discuss the importance of saving, along with some of the different types of products available to help you plan for the future.
Money Works webinar 3: Saving and savings accounts

Savings are crucial for financial security and provide a safety net in case of emergencies. With cost of living increasing at an unprecedented rate, it can be even harder to save - especially during a pandemic. In this Money Works session, we will look at different ways to save and discuss the range of savings accounts available.
New Money Advice Scotland board members appointed

As part of our new governance structure, we have appointed four new independent trustees, including a new Chair.
Online Train the Trainer - Money Coach

The Financial Capability team is hosting an online Money Coach session, aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with their clients on a one-to-one basis. The training will help advisers develop new skills to help improve their clients' financial wellbeing and resilience.

Stephen Murphy

Digital Adviser
Heather O'Rourke

Digital Project Manager
Jenny Pittams

Financial Capability Officer
Lisa Cope

Financial Capability Officer
Stacey Muir

Financial Capability Officer
Marlena McFarlane

Financial Capability Manager
Niamh Brown

Learning and Development Consultant
Leah Cameron

Quality Assurance Consultant
Abbey Fleming

Policy and Communications Officer
Ken McEwan

Money Advice Consultant

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Falkirk Council's Standards Support Journey

Through our Standards Support service, we guide organisations through a range of quality assurance standards, including the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. Kenny Bowie, Senior Debt Advice Officer at Falkirk Council has written a blog on his experience of our Standards Support service.
Coronavirus: dealing with debt and money worries

If you’ve been impacted by coronavirus, whether it’s because you’ve lost some or all of your income, or your household bills have increased, it’s important to know what you can do to help with your debt and money worries.
Coronavirus update 21.5.20

Coronavirus (Scotand) (No 2) Bill explained
Update from our CEO regarding Coronavirus

Read our CEO's update on how Money Advice Scotland is handling the current situation regarding Coronavirus.
Focusing on wellbeing

Recent months have highlighted the importance of looking after mental health and wellbeing, particularly in the workplace. People working in advice may be accustomed to dealing with clients in crisis, but the coronavirus situation brings unprecedented challenges to an already stressful and demanding role. This post launches our wellbeing focus campaign.
Coronavirus update 17.4.20

New FCA measures covering personal loans, credit cards, and overdrafts.
Coronavirus update 2.4.20

A summary of the key updates relating to coronavirus including the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, and changes to recording in credit reports.
Our new financial capability webinars

Our financial capability team has developed two new series of webinars to help promote financial wellbeing.
Wellbeing round-up

Following our Adviser Perspectives on a Workforce Strategy research, our new wellbeing project will undertake further research to address some of the findings. This blog outlines how advisers can help look after their wellbeing during the pandemic.