Managing Your Money

Debt advice

There is a new Citizens Advice Bureau debt advice service (see image at right). Call 0300 333 3445 (charged at local rate, and calls made from mobiles will be included in any free minutes bundle you may have). For further support and information click on The National Citizens Advice Opens in a new window website.

For information about free Community Legal Advice click on Community Legal Advice Opens in a new window website.

To calculate your benefit entitlement, click here Opens in a new window.

For a free debt remedy plan tailored to you, click here Opens in a new window.

Debt Support Trust Opens in a new window is a not-for-profit debt charity with trained, friendly debt advisors ready to advise you on your available debt solutions.

The Money Advice Service Opens in a new window website is packed with information on money and finances.

The Single Parent Action Network Opens in a new window offers lots of advice and support for lone parents.

If you want to know more about loan sharks, want to report one, or are worried you may have become a victim, visit the Stop Loan Sharks site.

If you are not sure where to go for Debt Help Opens in a new window turn to a debt charity like the Consumer Credit Councelling Service (CCCS). Set up over 15 years ago, CCCS offers free, unbiased debt councelling to people in financial distress. Visit Debt Remedy Opens in a new window for free debt advice available 24 hours a day.

To find your local Jobcentre, click here Opens in a new window.