Universal Credit (UC) is harmful to the mental health of claimants and has a particularly detrimental impact on the mental health of lone parents, creating stress, anxiety and financial hardship. This rapid response briefing shares findings from the Changing Realities research programme, which works in partnership with over 100 parents and carers living on a low income from across the UK.
We provide clear evidence that UC harms the mental health of lone parents.The incidence of mental health problems for lone parents on UC is 32% compared to 28% for all adults in receipt of UC.
You can read the report in the window below, or download it from here.
Where’s the Credit?: Single Parents, Universal Credit and Mental Health
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