Do you have lived experience of mental health problems, or care for someone who does?

We’d love to hear from you!

Joining our Research Community is a great way to make your voice heard and to influence policy.

You can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/43S0LQJ

1.6 million households will see their mortgage rate rise this year, but those of us with mental health problems will face the sharp end of these increases.

That’s why we're calling on lenders to be more proactive in offering support.

Read more here: bit.ly/3SxbT25

Today's suggestion by the Prime Minister that people with mental health problems may, in future, have less entitlement to essential benefit payments than people with physical health problems, would be a worrying step backwards.

Our Chief Executive Helen Undy responds 👇

We are hiring a (Senior) Communications and Partnerships Officer to join our Gambling Action Lab!

This exciting role will help to build a new project - working with firms on ways to reduce gambling-related financial harms - from scratch.

Find out more: bit.ly/3W4rqbJ

How can the next government break the toxic link between long-term money & mental health problems?

If you missed the launch of our latest research, catch up here - we discuss the opportunities, challenges & the need for cross-sector collaboration 👇bit.ly/4cRTUvf

Those of us with mental health problems often face higher insurance premiums, reduced cover or can be denied insurance altogether.

We’re calling for greater action to ensure that people with mental health problems are treated fairly in the insurance market.

1.3 million people in the UK live with bipolar.

How can its symptoms affect our finances, and what can banks do to help?

We explore the steps banks should take to improve support 👉: bit.ly/3TThP4S

📢 Debt advice must be accessible to people with mental health problems.

Nik Bond focuses on what Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) can do to ensure the different accessibility and support needs of people with mental health problems are met by the debt advice sector. bit.ly/4cU1RQt

Millions of payments are made every day in the UK.

Sadly, people in poverty are charged more because of the way they pay for essentials.

Here are the real stories of payments and the poverty premium.

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800,000 people experienced the long-term cycle of mental health problems and financial difficulties, from right before the pandemic to the onset of the cost of living crisis.

Read our recommendations for breaking this vicious cycle 👉 bit.ly/4alRz9I

Flaws in the Universal Credit system make it too hard for people to nominate someone to help them.

The government should make it easier for people to nominate a friend or family member to help - to support them to avoid sanctions and financial hardship.
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