AdviceUK has today written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham MP, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out why free and independent advice services must be recognised as a critical part of delivering the Government’s priorities.
In the letter, AdviceUK highlights the vital role advice services play in helping people understand their rights, access the support they are entitled to and resolve problems before they escalate into crisis. It also draws on findings from our recent State of the Advice Sector 2026 survey, which shows growing demand, funding pressures and increasing strain on advice services across the country.
As the Prime Minister begins his listening tour across the country, AdviceUK is also inviting him to visit free and independent advice services to hear directly from advisers and the people they support about the everyday impact of the cost-of-living crisis and the challenges facing communities.
AdviceUK is calling on the Government to invest in free and independent advice services and to develop a cross-government National Advice Sector Workforce Strategy to ensure communities can continue to access timely, high-quality advice.
Read the full letter below.
AdviceUK Letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP
