INSIGHTS ¦ Consultation on MaPS proposals for the delivery of its debt advice strategy

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Key Take Aways

There is broad support for MaPS continuing to fund a range of debt advice services, from nationally accessible to community-based services.
Respondents highlighted a need for increased funding for community-based debt advice to support vulnerable populations.
Many stakeholders want MaPS to share more data on the effectiveness and cost of current services to enable better decision-making.
There is concern about geographical inconsistencies in funding for community-based services across England.
Business debt advice and the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Service (MHCBS) are seen as critical areas for continued funding.
Respondents urge MaPS to consider expanding the scope of advice services to include broader issues like housing and welfare benefits.
A competitive commissioning process for debt advice funding is perceived as a threat to the diversity and quality of services.
Smaller community-based organisations find it challenging to compete for funding in a...