For Intermediary Use Only Mortgage Network Mortgage Club Company Inspiration Jobs Contact Log in 0345 130 7446 Mental Health Protection – Angela’s Advice November 5, 2021 Angela Davidson Insurance, Mental Health, Protection Mental health has become an ever-increasing topic of conversation in recent years. The mentally straining lockdowns seen nationwide over the last 18 months have had a real affect on people. The true hardships of mental health issues are beginning to be more commonly understood and openly spoken about as the subject becomes rightfully less taboo, but with 1 in 4 people suffering with a spell of poor mental health every year in the UK alone, surely this is something we should be discussing more with our clients. For many, talking things over with loved ones can be all they need to aide their recovery, but it’s not always that easy. Sometimes, however, we can need expert help and support. So many protection policies provide some great services in regard to mental health. Not only are these there to maintain your mental wellbeing, they also cut out NHS waiting lists. I believe it’s important for us to promote these valuable services with clients. It scares me to think how many people suffer without knowing that there’s help available to them through their policies Protection and mental health In our industry we talk about ‘protecting the mortgage’ but I don’t believe this phrase really does ‘us’ justice; protection is so much more than this. Life can throw anything at us at any time. That is where value added services, often incorporated into ‘mortgage protection’, can make all the difference to our clients. Most providers offer ancillary services with counselling being one of the most popular. In addition, many providers extend this to spouse/partner and children too. The true value of this came to mind while speaking to a teen’s mental health charity worker the other day. He said that things are particularly hard for teens at the moment as the pandemic has only added to the pressure. He was also concerned about counselling waiting lists getting longer. I wonder how many clients and their teens are struggling whilst waiting for help, perhaps not knowing their policy could open a door to them. I think that policies that incorporate these great services are truly what advice is all about. The best way to help clients is to make sure they are aware of them, not only at the time of setting up the policy, but regular reminders at review time too. Always a great reason for picking up the phone to a client too. Angela Davidson Search Search Archive November 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 February 2020 January 2020 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 June 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 Categories appointed representative Business Quality buy to let buy to let buy to let Compliance housing Insurance Marketing Mental Health Mortgage Payments Pensions Press Protection Uncategorized Mortgage Intelligence is commited to providing an award winning service and support to all our members. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Network News Mental Health Protection – Angela’s Advice November 5, 2021 Get the most out of your social media marketing June 30, 2021 Free cover: the moment of truth May 18, 2021 Information Roddis House 12 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1LG Email: enquiries@experiencemi.co.uk Call: 0345 130 7446 Contact Us Your Message Your Email (required) Your Contact Number (required) Please tick to opt in for relevant communications Copyright © 2019 Mortgage Intelligence. All Rights Reserved. Website by Fireworx. Resources Jobs Contact Log in