Chris Lees
Senior Research Officer
Chris works on research projects exploring the connections between mental health problems and financial difficulties. This involves working with our Research Community and designing surveys to hear about their experiences and what they think might help make a difference. Chris joined Money and Mental Health from Survation, where he was lead project manager. Chris worked on research projects for a variety of clients ranging from charities to political parties. Prior to this, Chris worked at the think tank British Future and was involved in a range of projects including the National Conversation. In his spare time Chris enjoys reading, listening to music and going to gigs. (he/him) @chrislees_
Policy notes and publications
- Happy anniversary? July 30, 2024 - A year of the Consumer Duty.
- Always on your mind March 20, 2024 - Preventing persistent money and mental health problems.
- Too much information? November 16, 2023 - Exploring opportunities and challenges presented by vulnerability data-sharing.
- Written off? February 8, 2023 - Making insurance work better for people with mental health problems.
- Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofgem’s call for input on affordability and debt in the domestic retail market May 15, 2024 - Money and Mental Health raise the factors that contribute to people with mental health problems being more likely to be behind on their energy bills and what actions the government, Ofgem and energy companies need to take.
- Money and Mental Health’s submission to the FCA’s consultation on “Our Enforcement Guide and publicising enforcement investigations–a new approach” May 1, 2024 - Money and Mental Health welcomes the FCA's proposals for publicising enforcement investigations and suggests ways the FCA could go further to inform affected consumers.
- 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 January 15, 2024 - 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.
- Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofwat’s consultation on draft vulnerability guidance for water companies supporting customers who need extra help October 19, 2023 - 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.
Recent blogs
- One year of the Consumer duty – what impact has it had? July 30, 2024
- Always on your mind? Long-term money and mental health problems March 20, 2024
- Why the government should ban financial cold calls October 9, 2023
- Our new best practice guide: what insurers can do to support customers with mental health problems March 29, 2023
- Event catch-up: launching new research on insurance and mental health February 17, 2023