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Introducing the Money and Pensions Service

What are health cash plans & are they worth it?

Spending a lot of money on routine healthcare costs like prescriptions or dentists appointments? A health care cash plan could be an option to help you save money, but it's important to ensure you're getting a good deal. 

What is a hardship payment and who is entitled?

Been sanctioned? If you’re struggling to make ends meet before your benefits are reinstated, you could qualify for a hardship payment.

Patients no longer to be charged for mental health doctor's notes

If you’re having mental health issues that are causing you to be behind on paying back debts, the last thing you need is an additional charge to prove what’s happening to your bank.

Pension cold calling ban

What the pension cold calling ban means for you.

Who is entitled to cold weather payments?

When the temperature drops, your bills can skyrocket. Cold Weather Payments are one of the ways that you can get a bit of money back to offset the additional expense brought on by a harsh winter.

Money mules - what are they and could you fall victim?

Criminals are targeting young people through Snapchat and Instagram promising that they can make hundreds of pounds in minutes by becoming a money mule.