Worrying About Money? - Cash First Referral Resources

The Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) has been working across the UK to co-develop local 'Worrying About Money?' or cash first referral leaflets since 2020. There are currently 34 ‘Worrying About Money?’ leaflets in circulation in 31 local authorities in Scotland. Based on learning from Scotland's A Menu for Change project the resources are designed to be straightforward signposting tools for people facing money worries and financial crises as well as for frontline support workers to be able to quickly see available ‘cash first’, or income-focused, advice and support options and which local agencies are best placed to help. The aim of the project is to reduce the need for charitable food aid by helping people find advice and support to access any existing financial entitlements and to maximise their income.