Exploring financial hardship and money difficulties in Surrey- Survey closes 26th October
This survey is part of a project by the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Surrey- a partnership between Surrey County Council, the University of Surrey, and other local organisations. Together, they are looking at everyday issues that affect people’s standard of living like jobs, housing and money.
This project is about listening to people in Surrey who are facing money difficulties or financial hardship. By hearing directly from residents, the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) want to better understand the impact of money difficulties on their lives so they can improve support and help make things fairer for everyone.
Your voice matters. The information you share will help shape Surrey County Council’s Poverty Action Plan 2026/27. This plan will set out what the Council is going to do to support those in financial hardship now, and guide where and how services are delivered across the county in the future. It will be shared with local leaders, including Councillors, in 2025/26.
Your voice matters. The information you share will help shape Surrey County Council’s Poverty Action Plan 2026/27. This plan will set out what the Council is going to do to support those in financial hardship now, and guide where and how services are delivered across the county in the future. It will be shared with local leaders, including Councillors, in 2025/26.
Who can take part?
If you live or work in Surrey, are older than 18 years of age, and have experienced financial difficulties. You may relate to situations such as:
- Constant stress or worry about money
- Spending more money than you have coming in most months (e.g. using your overdraft)
- Finding it hard to pay essential and / or unexpected bills
- Not turning on heating to save money
- Skipping meals to cut costs
- Borrowing money to make ends meet
If you live or work in Surrey, are older than 18 years of age, and have experienced financial difficulties. You may relate to situations such as:
- Constant stress or worry about money
- Spending more money than you have coming in most months (e.g. using your overdraft)
- Finding it hard to pay essential and / or unexpected bills
- Not turning on heating to save money
- Skipping meals to cut costs
- Borrowing money to make ends meet
If you have any questions, contact HDRC Surrey (HDRCSurrey@surreycc.gov.uk) before continuing. If you agree, click the link below to start the survey. This means you give voluntary consent to take part.