Debt and financial support

More and more people are encountering problems with their finances due to the current economic climate. We aim to provide help and support to deal with these problems by signposting residents to local and national agencies that provide free, impartial advice. These pages also provide information on where you can go to claim the benefits you may be eligible for - so that you can make sure that you’re getting the financial support that you’re entitled to. We’ve also included details of other agencies and organisations that can provide help and support.

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Get financial advice from agencies in your local area

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Get financial advice and help from national helplines and websites.

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These are non-profit making financial co-operatives which offer convenient saving facilities and low cost loans to their members. Some Credit Unions also offer emergency loans.