Consultation responses

Benefits

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into Progress in implementing Universal Credit

Money and Mental Health outlines the steps the DWP should take to better support people with mental health problems through the managed migration process.

February 28, 2024
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Mental Health Moratorium

Money and Mental Health’s response to the Scottish Government’s proposals on introducing a Mental Health Moratorium debt respite scheme.

January 16, 2024
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on Smarter Regulation: Strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors

Money and Mental Health outlines people with mental health problems views on a universal Priority Services Register, including the key concerns that need to be addressed.

January 15, 2024
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into Statutory Sick Pay

Money and Mental Health outlines how Statutory Sick Pay should be reformed, to provide people with mental health problems with a more supportive and flexible financial safety net to fall back on when unwell and off work.

December 07, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Department for Work and Pensions consultation into Work Capability Assessment: activities and descriptors

Money and Mental Health opposes the DWP’s proposals to remove the ‘Coping with Social Engagement’ and ‘Getting Around’ activities, and the reduction of points awarded for their associated descriptors. We also oppose any amendments to, or the removal of, the LCWRA Substantial Risk regulations.

October 30, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofwat’s consultation on draft vulnerability guidance for water companies supporting customers who need extra help

Money and Mental Health support the proposals for new vulnerability guidance for water companies and have highlighted areas where Ofwat could go further to improve service and support for customers with mental health problems.

October 19, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants

Money and Mental Health outline how the DWP’s lack of process for identifying and responding to those with more complex needs and requiring assistance means they are failing to adequately safeguard the well-being of many people with mental health problems. We call for the DWP to have a statutory duty to safeguard the wellbeing of individuals in vulnerable situations, alongside wider reforms to improve how the DWP engages with individuals and its processes and support for making and managing a claim.

October 13, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to HM Treasury’s consultation and call for evidence on a ban on cold calling for consumer financial services and products

Money and Mental Health respond to the consultation on banning cold calling related to financial services and products, highlighting the risks and harms people with mental health problems are experiencing and the need for the ban.

September 26, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on Strengthening Protections for Borrowers in Financial Difficulty: Consumer Credit and Mortgages

Money and Mental Health’s views on the FCA’s proposal for strengthening protections for borrowers in financial difficulty, highlighting what’s welcome and where more can be done.

July 28, 2023
Policy positions

Money and Mental Health’s submission to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s call for evidence on the Government’s White Paper, High Stakes: gambling reform for the digital age

Money and Mental Health respond to the call for evidence, highlighting the proposals we welcome and where we think more could be done.

July 14, 2023