Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don’t understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself deep in debt. The following pages will give you the information you need to make the right choices, including help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape.
The Citizens Advice information site is the best place to start looking for help and advice. Click the button below.
| Service | Contact number or website | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Debtline | 0808 808 4000 |
Free debt casework |
| Money Helper | 0800 138 7777 |
Guidance on budgets and debts |
| Stepchange | 0800 138 1111 |
Assistance setting up payment plans |
| Payplan | 0800 316 1833 |
Assistance setting up payment plans |
| CWAC Home Visits | 0300 123 7021 |
Home visits for general money advice |
| British Legion | 0808 802 8080 |
Benefits, debt and housing for forces/ex-forces |
| Business Debtline | 0800 197 6026 |
Assistance with business debts |
| GamCare |
0808 8020 133
Whatsapp 020 3031 8881 |
Information and advice for those affected by gambling addiction |
| Rethink | 0808 801 0525 |
For those affected by Mental Health issues – Guidance around MH Act, money, care, benefits, carers’ needs |
| Citizens Advice debt-specific line | 0800 240 4420 |
Available 9am-8pm |