Dignity First: Share your experience of stigma in money and debt

Have you personally encountered stigmatising language when discussing money or debt-related matters? This could be with friends, family, support services, or companies. What kind of words or phrases were used and by whom?

Can you tell us about any specific instance where the language used made you feel judged or stigmatised regarding your financial situation?

Did the fear of encountering judgment or stigmatising language ever affect your willingness to seek advice or support for money and debt issues?

How did the language used by others impact your decision to reach out for financial assistance or guidance?

In your experience, how has stigmatising language surrounding money and debt affected your mental wellbeing?

Have you ever avoided seeking help due to concerns about how you might be perceived based on your financial situation?

We would like to have further discussion and interview with willing participants to help bring our campaign and communications on this subject to life. Please indicate below whether you are happy to be contacted by email for follow-up from a member of our team, and if so, complete the remaining fields with your name (or nickname) and email address.

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