Francesca Smith
Research Officer
Francesca is a Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, supporting the research team in exploring the connections between financial difficulties and mental health problems. She is particularly passionate about eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health problems in underrepresented groups. Prior to joining the team, Francesca worked in research and financial planning at a business consultancy firm. Outside of work, Francesca enjoys travelling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. (she/her)
Policy notes and publications
- No place like home January 25, 2024 - Supporting people with mental health problems in mortgage difficulty.
- Through the lens: Ethnicity, money and mental health April 19, 2023 - Exploring how our ethnicity can interact with our money and mental health.
- 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 July 28, 2023 - 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.
- Money and Mental Health’s response to the Public Accounts Committee’s call for evidence on Progress Improving Mental Health Services April 3, 2023 - Money and Mental Health’s response to the Public Accounts Committee’s call for evidence on Progress […]
Recent blogs
- No place like home: our new research on mortgages and mental health January 25, 2024
- Mental health and the mortgage crisis June 30, 2023
- How ethnicity can affect our experiences of money and mental health problems April 19, 2023
- The government must act to protect people from looming energy price hikes this spring February 24, 2023
- Introducing: Francesca Smith November 11, 2022