Stream (formerly known as wagestream) is a free app available to all NHS staff that helps you manage your money, grow your savings, get personalised financial guidance ​​​​and check benefits you may be entitled to.
 
To find out more, watch this short video below.
 
Getting started is easy:
  1. Download the Wagestream app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Register using your email and 8-digit staff number (on your payslip).
  3. Complete enrolment and start using the app to boost your financial wellbeing.

 

We have partnered with HSBC to provide colleagues with free financial wellbeing support.

As part of this offer, you can access:

Financial Wellbeing Talksbook onto sessions ranging from 30-minute bitesize talks (e.g. budgeting, managing debt, personal protection) to 1-hour core sessions (e.g. pensions, retirement planning, managing and growing your wealth)

Upcoming Financial Wellbeing Talks

  • Tuesday 4th November 2025, 1pm - Making the most of your money. To join, click here.
  • Wednesday 21st January 2026, 12:30pm - creating a budget. To join, click here.
 

Financial Health ChecksHSBC’s team will be visiting our sites to offer free drop-in appointments. These give you the chance to discuss your financial wellbeing confidentially and get tailored advice. To book a session, click here.

HSBC also holds daily webinars which you can access which provide you with the knowledge and tools to achieve your financial goals. To find out more, click here.

Please note: HSBC will not promote their banking products or services during these sessions. Where appropriate, they will signpost colleagues to other sources of support.

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As part of our financial wellbeing offer, colleagues have access to a range of free Affinity Connect courses. These sessions are designed to support you in planning for the future and making informed financial decisions.
 
Available courses include:
To learn more, simply click on the title of the course you’re interested in – this will take you to a short video introducing the content.
 
How to book: Signing up is straightforward. Simply log in to ESR, select Health and Wellbeing on the right-hand side, or click here.

The Trust offers several salary sacrifice schemes to help staff save on travel costs. The Bike Scheme lets you hire a bike and safety gear, with payments taken from your salary over 18 months and the option to buy the bike for 5% of its value at the end. The Car Scheme provides a leased car including insurance, servicing, and maintenance, with savings shown in your quote. The Merseytravel Scheme offers annual bus/train tickets paid upfront by the Trust, repaid monthly from your salary—giving 12 months of travel for the price of 10. For details, contact david.halpin@liverpoolft.nhs.uk.

Foodbank Liverpool - We don’t think anyone in our trust should have to go hungry, if you are really struggling food banks provide 3 days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. A referral can be made through occupational health.
Email: occupational.health@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Phone: 0151 529 3803
 

Live Well - Offers a list of all food banks, pantries and other practical support services in Liverpool. Click here for more information.

FareShare - Provide over 90% of surplus food to local charities, organisations and individuals who are struggling with food poverty around the country. FareShare have been delivering 80kgs of food to LUHFT which is then made up into emergency bags to support colleagues across the Trust.
Email: emily.nolan@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Phone: Aintree - 0151 529 2408
Royal/Broadgreen - 0151 706 3170
 
Step change - StepChange is a debt charity, offering free, confidential advice and practical support to people struggling with problem debt. They help individuals take control of their finances through personalised debt solutions, budgeting help, and guidance on managing money. StepChange can support with debt management plans, advice on dealing with creditors, and steps to improve long-term financial wellbeing. Click here for more information.
 

Snoop - Helps you save money in a number of ways. It lets you see all your bank account and credit cards in one place so you can keep a closer eye on your money. Click Here.

Emma - A budgeting app that aims to help you keep control of your spending and help you avoid going into debt. Click Here.

Plum - Great for any large saving target. Plum will round up transactions to the nearest pound and save the change. Click Here.

Petrol prices - A free app that compares prices at almost 8500 petrol stations covering 98% of the UK. Click Here.

Honey - Is a free app that you can install which automatically checks for discount codes and coupons when you want to buy something. Click Here.

Budget Planner Tool - Free online tool helps you keep track of your money and suggests ways to improve your finances.

Debt Advice Tool - Have you missed more than one debt payment? Speaking to a trained and experienced debt adviser about your situation can help you see what the best decision for you might be.

Managing your money - Taking the time to manage your money better can really pay off. Understanding what to focus on now and then putting a long-term plan in place will help you cope better with your current and future needs.