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The Money Advice Service (MAS) has proposed a new approach to debt advice commissioning that will involve targeting priority groups within the over-indebted.
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A strategic approach to debt advice commissioning, sets out a new vision and direction for the way debt advice will be commissioned by MAS between 2018 and 2023.
The draft strategy sets out a plan for collaboration with stakeholders across a range of sectors to ensure inclusive services are provided for the people that need them most.
Under these proposals, MAS would work with partner organisations to:
Sheila Wheeler, director of debt advice at MAS, said: “The needs of over-indebted people are at the heart of this draft strategy to deliver better, more inclusive debt advice for those who need it most.
“To deliver the strategy we will need to build stronger and greater collaborative partnerships with those who deliver debt advice across the UK. These partnerships will enable us to innovate and pilot new ways of reaching the people who need these services the most.”
MAS wants to hear about the evidence, insights and views of organisations working in a range of finance sectors. It said receiving this feedback is critical in informing and shaping the future direction of the strategy.
While analysing debt advice provision MAS found innovation is needed for debt solution products, the customer service journey, market branding and the relationships between debt advice providers and creditors.
Stakeholders are invited to share their views on A strategic approach to debt advice commissioning by Wednesday August 30.
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