More help is available

You can get free advice from any of the following:

Mortgage Support

Building Societies Association (BSA)
Building Societies Association (BSA)
Mortgages

The BSA is the voice of the UK's building societies and they have published a helpful guide to help those who are struggling to make their mortgage repayments

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Government Guidance
Government Guidance
Mortgages

They gov.uk website is a hub for accessing government services and information. The like below takes you to a useful guide to help those who need to understand more about property repossession.

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Debt Management

Payplan
Payplan
Debt management

PayPlan offer free debt help and advice, with solutions including FREE Debt Management Plans.

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StepChange
StepChange
Debt Management

StepChange offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation. They will then provide practical help and support for however long it’s needed.

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General Information and Advice

Money Advice Scotland
Money Advice Scotland
General Finance Information and Advice

Money Advice Scotland provide help to people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Their mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.

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MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper
General Finance Information and Advice

Money Helper provide free and impartial money and pensions guidance for people all across the UK. Recourses can help build knowledge and confidence in managing finances.

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National Debtline
National Debtline
General Finance Information and Advice

Free and independent debt advice over the phone and online – about all types of debt and all relevant options for dealing with debt.

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Business Debtline
Business Debtline
General Finance Information and Advice

Business Debtline is a charity run by the Money Advice Trust. They are a free debt advice service for the self-employed and small businesses in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Law Centres Network
Law Centres Network
General Finance Information and Advice

The Law Centres make the UK a fairer place by helping people get justice, even if they cannot afford a lawyer. They have centres across the UK where people can access help from a lawyer to overcome their problems.

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Local Advice Centres
General Finance Information and Advice

There are a host of local centres across our operating area who can provide advice and support on a range of topics, including legal, mortgage and debts.

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Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice
General Information and Advice on Worries and Concerns

Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in providing confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt and money, consumer, housing, family and other problems in the United Kingdom.

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Wellbeing

Samaritans
Samaritans
Wellbeing

There, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.

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GamCare
GamCare
Wellbeing

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.

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Helping you with cost of living
Helping you with cost of living
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