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Debts & Mental Health
Debt and mental health are deeply linked. The UK has specific protections — including a Mental Health Breathing Space.
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Mental Health Breathing Space — how it works
A Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space pauses interest, charges and enforcement while you receive crisis mental health treatment.
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The Debt and Mental Health Evidence Form (DMHEF)
A free form completed by a health professional that helps creditors treat you fairly.
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