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StepChange Debt Charity
Free debt advice and solutions to help residents deal with debts and access support.
You can:
- attend an online advice session
- call 0800 138 1111 for more information
Breathing Space
A government scheme designed to give you time to receive debt advice and find a solution to sort out your debt problems.
Find out more about Breathing Space
National Debtline
National Debtline is a charity that provides free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.
Phone: 0808 808 4000
Budgeting Loans
You may be eligible for a Budgeting Loan if you’ve been on certain benefits for 6 months.
This can be used for household items, rent in advance and travelling costs.
Find out more about Budgeting Loans
AdviceUK
AdviceUK is the UK's largest support network for free, independent advice.
Avoiding Loan Sharks
The England Illegal Money Lending team aims to support victims of illegal money lending. The service is free and confidential. For more information contact them on the national hotline number 0300 555 2222, this is a 24 hour service, or visit the Report a loan shark website. You can also email them at reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.co.uk.