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Welfare and Mental Health

6 May 2020

We have now finished three research reports, all looking at the impact of mental health for our local clients in relation to welfare benefits.

Our first report asked the question: Does having a mental health condition disproportionately affect a person’s eligibility for welfare benefits?

The majority of CAML staff and volunteers who participated in the research reported that clients affected by mental health are disproportionately disadvantaged when it comes to claiming benefits. Our research suggests this problem is most evident in relation to ESA, which was mentioned specifically by 66% of CAML respondents. The problem was also identified by respondents in relation to other benefits including: PIP, Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance and Child Tax Credits.

Mental Health and Benefits Research Summary Report 

Mental Health and Benefits – Research Report

How is ESA experienced by individuals affected by mental health?

Our second report builds on the first and focuses on how employment and support allowance is experienced by those affected by mental health. It includes those with a mental health diagnosis, and the people who support and care for them.

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) – As Experienced By Those Affected By Mental Health

How do those affected by mental health, and those who support them, experience Personal Independence Payments (PIP)?

Our third report focuses on how those affected by mental health, and those who support them, experience Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The report highlights experiences of individuals with a mental health diagnosis, individuals concerned about their mental wellbeing, family members & carers, CA Merton and Lambeth volunteers and advisers/support professionals.

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) – As Experienced By Those Affected By Mental Health  

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