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Martin Lewis': 'We need a centralised 'Share Once' system for utilities'.
Earlier this year, Martin and the charity he founded and chairs – the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) – published new research showing that the majority of people struggling with their mental health are missing out on extra help from their utility companies.
Many firms – such as banks, energy suppliers and telecoms companies – offer extra support for people with mental health problems. But only 14% surveyed by MMHPI had told their financial services provider about their condition, largely due to how daunting the process can be.
Martin reiterated to the committee his and the MMHPI's calls for the Government to introduce a 'Share Once' system for those living with mental health problems to disclose their conditions to all the providers they use at once, in a safe, secure way (if they've consented to the service).
Just a small part of the utility regulation evidence given at the Commons Public Accounts Committee. You can watch the full session here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/0d8175f6-2940-4ede-b485-c7931be809c6