GPs told to stop charging patients with a mental illness for debt support forms – The Independent

GPs in England have been told they can no longer charge a fee for paperwork to help people with mental health problems who are being pursued by creditors or debt collectors to access support. The British Medical Association (BMA)hascommitted to ending charges for mental health debt forms, which can be requested as evidence by creditors…

Anglia Care Trust gets funding to increase help for victims of financial abuse | Latest Suffolk and Essex News – East Anglian Daily Times

Anglia Care Trust has been given funding to help victims of financial abuse. Picture: PA WIRE Archant Domestic abuse victims in Suffolk unfairly left by their partners owing thousands of pounds in debt will get extra support to help cope with their financial difficulties. … Read the full article at: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/anglia-care-trust-freedom-from-financial-abuse-funding-from-suffolk-police-and-crime-commissioners-fund-1-5903793

Seeking debt advice will help your finances – and improve your health and wellbeing – Daily Record

Seeking advice about your debts can make improvements to your wellbeing within weeks, according to a new report. The findings from StepChange Debt Charity are good news for people where debts are having an impact on their health. The link between debt and depression is well documented, with money worries causing sleepless nights, stress and…