Freelance transport accessibility consultant Hussein tells us how he’s navigating the cost-of-living crisis and the feelings of anxiety triggered by the uncertainty of the benefits system.
Read : Hussein's experience of anxietyThe cost-of-living crisis affects almost everyone and all parts of the UK. Worrying about bills and the cost of food, on top of our usual daily stresses can make it hard to find the time to look after yourself. But even when there's so much going on, it’s important to find time to protect your well-being and mental health.
Read : Three ways to look after your mental health during the cost-of-living crisisHomelessness is an increasing issue within the UK. Evidence shows that there is a considerable link between homelessness and mental health problems; however, this link is often overlooked.
Read : Homelessness: statisticsThe largest coalition of organisations to date on this issue has signed a joint open letter to the Prime Minster calling on him not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit, due to come into effect on 6 October 2021.
Read : Organisations urge Prime Minister not to cut Universal CreditWe share our response to the UK government's plans to cut eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Read : Cuts to PIP are “counterproductive and cruel”We share our views about the newly announced changes to the benefits system, including to universal credit and personal independence payment (PIP)
Read : Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive – response to welfare system announcementAhead of planned announcements from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, on changes to the benefits system, we warn that the trailed proposals may not achieve the outcome that the UK government appear to be pursuing.
Read : Changes to benefits system ‘risk deepening the mental health crisis’ Mental Health Foundation warnsHow housing problems can affect your mental health, what you can do about housing problems, and finding suitable housing if you have a mental health problem.
Read : Housing and mental healthHow debt can affect your mental health, how mental health problems can affect your finances, and getting support.
Read : Debt and mental health