" dont ignore your debts, get help as soon as you can "

The Money Page

During these difficult times it can be hard to know where to turn for advice and help when dealing with money and financial problems. We have set up this money page to help you find the information you need. 

This page is for you if:

• you are struggling to make ends meet
• you have been made redundant
• you are confused by the many different websites offering support and advice
• you have debts

For more information read our free debt guide here.  

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provide free, confidential and independent advice from over 3,000 locations including in bureaux, GP surgeries, hospitals, colleges, prisons and courts. Advice is available face-to-face and by telephone. Most bureaux offer home visits and some also provide email advice. Advice helps people resolve their debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion.

Online CAB advice:

Visit www.adviceguide.org.uk for practical, reliable, up-to-date information including frequently asked questions in English, Welsh, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Chinese on a wide range of topics and factsheets to download. Information is continuously reviewed by a team of advisers and covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Money Saving Expert is a site devoted to bringing you up to date information on savings you can make on everyday items like shopping, insurance and banking. It is packed with useful tips and links to sources of support.

EntitledTo is a useful site to check you are getting all the benfits you are entitled to. People across the UK are missing out on benefits and tax credits worth more than £8 billion a year. Use the simple calculator to check if you are missing out.

Energy Helpline compares Gas and Electric prices, finds you a cheaper deals and offers to switch your supplier.

Careers Advice from Directgov provides information and advice on what to do if you are facing redundancy. It contains up to date information and guidance on working and learning.  

National Debtline is a helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) is a registered charity offering free, confidential advice and support to anyone who is worried about debt.

Money Made Clear from the Financial Services Authority cuts out the jargon and gives you just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision.

Money Matters - Dealing with your debts  (175 KB)

Energy Saving Leaflet  (126 KB)