People falling behind on bills are being bombarded with letters, calls and texts, a charity says.
on Tuesday highlighted the money and health implications of the rising cost of living in Britain.
Dr Anita Raja, a Birmingham-based GP, said: "My biggest concern is the impact of such high inflation on the mental wellbeing of people. We are now seeing more patients call in due to stress-related issues, much of which is down to money worries and the cost of living crisis. This, of course, is having a knock-on effect on the healthcare system and NHS."
In 2020, the government introduced legislation which updated the content of default notices sent to customers who are behind on payments, to make them less intimidating and easier to understand.Work out how much you owe, who to, and how much you need to pay each month
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