Real life stories
Often it's easier to understand how to solve a problem by learning about how other people overcame a similar challenge. Our real life stories provide real insights and advice from people who have experienced mental health and money problems just like you.
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I could not have applied for PIP without the support of the Mental Health & Money Advice service
Mental Capacity and Mental Illness
I was really anxious about applying for PIP - but with the careful support and advice of the Mental Health & Money Advice Service I significantly increased my monthly income by almost £400.
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How Covid-19 has impacted my mental health and money
Mental Capacity and Mental Illness
TJ Frost, 48, lives with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, CPTSD and OCD, and she also has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Here, she explains how difficult it's been to manage her mental health and money problems through the Covid-19 pandemic.