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Set up to fail
100,000s of people experiencing high level mental distress may struggle to get the support they need from loved ones to manage their Universal Credit account and avoid sanctions. This is due to needless flaws in the system which make it too hard for people to nominate a family member or friend to help them with their claim.
We’re calling on the government to ensure that everyone can get the help they need with Universal Credit and that no-one is cut-off during the cost of living crisis.
Find out more about our campaign here.
“Struggling financially while on benefits… put a huge amount of strain on me. Life was just so hard. All the time.”
Expert by experience
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Conor D’Arcy, Deputy Chief Executive, Money and Mental Health
March 27, 2025The Independent
Our Chief Executive, Helen Undy, has been quoted in this Independent article on the government’s plan to cut certain benefits.
March 26, 2025“Another hammer blow for people struggling with their mental health and finances” — Money and Mental Health response to Spring Statement
March 26, 2025
Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Work and Pensions Committee’s second inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants
Since the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s previous inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants, Money and Mental Health has highlighted two new developments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that raise further concerns about the inadequacy of its processes for identifying and supporting individuals with complex needs due to mental health conditions.
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Reducing economic inactivity among people with mental health problems.
March 13, 2023
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