Money and benefits

Rethink report into budget cuts affecting mental health services. Only available to download.

In May 2006 Rethink launched A Cut Too Far, a compilation of the evidence we gathered about cuts to local mental health services. This report is an update on the unacceptable situation. Available for download only.

How to deal with debt. This factsheet looks at the reasons people with mental health problems can fall into debt, which debts are more important than others and where people who are struggling with debts can get help.

This factsheet explores all the different options available for dealing with non-priority debts such as credit cards and loans.

A factsheet for carers. This factsheet looks at all the different options a carer has in terms of managing someone else’s financial affairs.

This factsheet covers what happens if you are admitted to hospital in relation to benefit entitlement and how to deal with essential household payments during this time.

This factsheet sets out the law in relation to taking out credit (such as a credit card or loan) when you are unwell.

What are direct payments? Most people with severe mental illness getting community care services can opt to have a sum of money instead. Then they can buy the services which suit them best. This leaflet explains how you can benefit. 
 

This factsheet provides information on local council direct payments given to people who are assessed as having mental health problems or other disabilities and their carers.

This factsheet contains information on what DLA is, who can claim it and how to fill in the DLA claim form.