Mental health
Barclays lets customers block gambling transactions
Barclays has today become the first UK high street bank to allow you to block payments to certain categories of retailer, such as gambling services and premium rate websites and phone lines, in a bid to help vulnerable customers
11 December 2018
Thousands struggling with debt while in hospital for their mental health
An estimated 23,000 people experience problem debt while in hospital for a mental health crisis each year
20 February 2018
One in seven worry about money 'every day' during the run-up to Christmas
Nearly one in seven Brits worry about money every day in the lead-up to Christmas, according to National Debtline
6 December 2017
Guest Comment: Why we need to talk about debt and money in our relationships
Chris Sherwood, chief executive of Relate, explains what the charity has learned from its recent research
28 November 2017
Plans for six-week 'breathing space' from serious debt problems announced
People struggling with serious debt could be given up to six-week's grace
24 October 2017
Banks must do more to support those with mental health problems, charity warns
Banks should introduce options like voice recognition and web chat facilities to help people with mental health problems
24 January 2017
Stop the charge VICTORY: PM to end 'unfair' GP charges for mental health debt forms
The Government is to review the practice of NHS doctors charging people with mental health problems for debt help forms
9 January 2017
Free tool to stop impulse buys online launched
Shoppers who struggle to resist online sales and then later regret making purchases can download a free tool to help
4 January 2017
Universal credit 'a ticking time bomb', Martin tells Parliament
New all-in-one monthly payments could harm those who lack support to budget effectively, MSE founder warns
8 November 2016
Stop GPs charging people in debt crisis up to £150 for mental health paperwork!
Money and Mental Health wants doctors to stop charging people with mental health problems to fill in debt help forms
11 October 2016
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