Money Advice Scotland

Debt Awareness Week: What’s Stopping Us From Addressing Debt?

To mark Debt Awareness Week 2024, we use this blog entry to highlight the current financial landscape in Scotland. Read more
Policy Brief - Empowering Women, Erasing Debt

To mark International Women's Day 2024, and address the gender disparities in debt in Scotland, we have produced this policy brief which draws on key findings and statistics to highlight the need to alleviate the financial challenges encountered by women. Read more
MAS Money Micro-guides

A series of short videos providing key information on various financial topics, helping to break down the jargon and get to the important points. Read more
Adviser Perspectives on a Workforce Strategy

Our research focuses on five principles that will inform a workforce strategy for the money advice sector. Read more

Because people in debt deserve to be treated fairly.

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.

Dignity First FAQs

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

Dignity First Commitment

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

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.

Latest stories

Prioritising People: Why Financial Wellbeing Should Lead the Next Government's Agenda

This week Emily explores the issue of financial wellbeing and the role this should play in the incoming government's agenda. Read more
Reflecting on the ‘What Advisers Need to Do Their Jobs’ Conference

This week Emily reflects on our recent joint event with Citizens Advice Scotland, Christians Against Poverty and StepChange which brought the free debt advice sector together. Read more
Policy in Action: Reflecting on the Past Few Months

In this blog, Emily reflects on the policy teams activities over the past few months. Read more

Latest events

Stress Management Workshop - 18th June, 2pm - 4pm

This interactive workshop explores stress and stress management strategies to apply to working life. This free session is open to anyone working in the free money advice sector. Read more
Start: 18^th June, 2024 at 2:00pm

End: 18^th June, 2024 at 4:00pm

Published: 28^th March, 2024

Updated: 29^th April, 2024

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Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop - 25th June, 10am - 12pm

This interactive workshop explores boundary setting and creating self-care routines by exploring various self-care practices. This free session is open to anyone working in the free money advice sector. Read more
Start: 25^th June, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 25^th June, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 28^th March, 2024

Updated: 30^th April, 2024

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Policy Forum - 26 June 2024

Be part of a collective effort to address the challenges impacting the money advice sector in Scotland. Read more
Start: 26^th June, 2024 at 2:00pm

End: 26^th June, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 17^th April, 2024

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News

Money Advice Scotlands' concerns over involuntary PPM installation for debt recovery

MAS' statement on the recent reintroduction of forced prepayment meter (PPM) installation. Read more
Money Advice Scotland featured in BBC Disclosure: The Debt Dealers

Training Development Lead, Ged Mulvey, features in BBC Disclosure programme. Read more
MAS launch new Wellbeing Blueprint at 'Needed More Than Ever' conference

Scotland’s leading debt charities host conference to highlight the challenges facing the free debt advice sector. Money Advice Scotland unveil a new adviser Wellbeing Blueprint at the conference Read more