Helen Undy

Chief Exec @mmhpi - tweeting in a personal capacity about #mentalhealth, money and matrescence, mostly. (She/her)

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

Today is a big day for @mmhpi. Following our campaign, the new #breathingspace scheme today gives people experiencing a mental health crisis freedom from debt collection & charges while they recover. This will save lives and I am so proud of what we achieved together. 💜

[HM Treasury @hmtreasury]

Hundreds of thousands of people in problem debt, including those facing a mental health crisis, will be helped by the government’s new Breathing Space scheme, available from today.

Watch to find out more.

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

RT @MartinSLewis: Gutted to learn it's likely bailiff regulation WON'T be in the King’s Speech. Aggressive bailiff behaviour destroys lives…

[Lucy Rigby KC MP @LucyRigby]

Today, we laid the legislation to designate the @mmhpi as a super-complainant 💬 - meaning MMHPI can raise major issues directly with regulators on behalf of consumers, helping ensure people in vulnerable circumstances are treated fairly 👉 https://t.co/eG8QZXZHXP

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

We're looking for new volunteer trustees for the brilliant @mmhpi charity. Specific senior roles for 1) someone with fundraising experience 2) policy experience of financial inclusion, debt or mental health.

Full info about what the role entails here https://t.co/vv0RwEu6JJ

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Terrible news & judgement from @aberdeenInv_UK. Its suddenly closed down its independent Financial Fairness Trust (& canned staff/trustees) - a key funder of charity research into inequality.

A poor decision, seemingly done with no regard to the impact on key charities. No wind down, just a pulled plug. This may well leave many charities in the lurch, with questions over whether it will honour its last grant funding round (lets hope it does). If you're a customer do raise it with them!

You can read more details here https://t.co/80VFVrhRS9

I should note it has funded some great research by my charity @mmhpi in the past. What a sad state of affairs.

[Ayaz Manji @ayaz_manji]

NEW: Last night 86 charities came together to stand with disabled people and their organisations in calling for MPs to vote against the UC & PIP Bill proceeding 👇

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Got money & mental health problems, you’re not special! (in a good way).

I set up the @mmhpi charity to try to break the link between the two. The powerhouse behind it, is our lived experience Research Community want to join, go here… https://t.co/qG3y90JliW

Filmed at the MMHPI strategy launch event

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Brilliant news. I'm quite emotional. Govt has agreed to investigate Council Tax rapid debt collection escalation that is catastrophic for millions. Miss one MONTH'S payment and within six weeks you can have baliffs forcing you to pay for the YEAR plus £100s admin charges.

Thanks so much to @mmhpi and @gmb

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

Absolutely delighted about this!!

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

Great news!

The government is consulting on changing the council tax system to make it fairer - including giving people more time between missing a payment and having to pay their full annual bill.

This is a big win for our Council Tax Trap campaign with @MartinSLewis.

[National Energy Action @NEA_UKCharity]

Very sobering statistics from @mmhpi Chief Executive @helen_undy on @BBCRadio4 #YouAndYours. She says people with severe mental health problems are four times more likely to be behind on their energy bills and nearly twice as likely to have their gas or electricity cut off.

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

Today the government has published its welfare green paper, including plans to make it harder for people to access Personal Independence Payments.

This could have a devastating impact on people’s mental & financial wellbeing. @helen_undy responds 👉https://t.co/cFrOa23ZcY

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

RT @MartinSLewis: Very proud. Money & Mental Health (@mmhpi) has become only the 7th organisation to get Super Complaint status since it st…

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

Here's a little blog on what's happened, and why it matters: https://t.co/kxp1KCEyyK

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

It's a REALLY big day at Money and Mental Health! 🎉🎉🎉

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

We have some VERY exciting news to share! 🎉

Today the government has recommended we should be given ‘super-complainant’ status, giving us special powers to call on regulators to tackle specific consumer harms.

Watch @helen_undy explain why we’re excited by this change 👇

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

Big announcement! 📢

Our CEO @Helen_Undy has joined @HMTreasury's new Financial Inclusion Committee.

It will look at how to help people with mental health problems and other challenges access banking and affordable credit.

Here’s what Helen had to say 👇 1/2

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

I spent a couple of years working at Relate and was struck by the transformative impact their services have. Few things are as important to our mental health as our relationships, and few other organisations know how to help with that like Relate does.

https://t.co/pwVyxZcMKW

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

Looking forward to speaking at today's @gambleawaregb conference about the powerful role that financial services firms can play in tackling gambling harm.

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

Great to meet @TulipSiddiq this morning to discuss access to insurance for people with mental health problems, & what needs to be done to tackle aggressive debt collection. Both urgent issues that need government attention.

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Just had a meeting at HM Treasury with @TulipSiddiq behalf of @mmhpi to discuss potential unfair treatment of people with mental health problems when getting insurance (especially travel) plus needed improvements to debt collection practices which damage people's mental health.

Pic here of me and @helen_undy

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Just had a meeting at HM Treasury with @TulipSiddiq behalf of @mmhpi to discuss potential unfair treatment of people with mental health problems when getting insurance (especially travel) plus needed improvements to debt collection practices which damage people's mental health.

Pic here of me and @helen_undy

[Helen Undy @helen_undy]

I've not posted much on here for a while as my feed is 90% Temu ads and bots. I've started posting on the Other Place - come join me over there! One of the many advantages of my slightly silly name is that I can pretty much always get my actual name as my handle...

[Money and Mental Health @mmhpi]

📢 Only 3 days left to apply for our Head of Strategic Partnerships role

The successful candidate will lead the charity’s impact-focused consultancy and partnerships programme with companies. Applications close on Monday at 9am! ⏰

Find out more: https://t.co/MZ0ZDnoiHv