For further guidance on the support available during the coronavirus pandemic:
Money Advice Service Coronavirus Support Page visit www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/mortgage-payment-holidays.
FCA information page on Dealing with financial difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic www.fca.org.uk/publications/finalised-guidance/information-consumers-financial-difficulties-coronavirus.
Here are some organisations you can contact for free, confidential and impartial debt advice.
Money Advice Service: For free, easy-to-use money tools, information and advice, visit www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk. You can also phone 0800 138 7777 to speak to a money expert, use typetalk at 18001 0800 915 4622, or add +44 7701 342744 to your WhatsApp to send a message.
Citizens Advice: For advice and information on debt and other topics, contact your local Citizens Advice or go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk.
AdviceUK: Member centres offer debt advice including specialist advice for minority communities and people with disabilities. Visit www.adviceuk.org.uk.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP): For free debt advice. Check postcode coverage at www.capuk.org then call 0800 328 0006.
National Debtline: If you live in England, Wales or Scotland phone 0808 808 4000 or visit www.nationaldebtline.org for debt advice and information.
StepChange Debt Charity: For free debt advice throughout the UK phone 0800 138 1111 or visit www.stepchange.org
Money Advice Scotland: If you live in Scotland, visit www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk where you can use webchat to speak to an adviser, or email [email protected].
Citizens Advice Scotland: For advice and information on debt and other topics, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau, go to www.cas.org.uk, or call the Helpline on 0800 028 1456.
Advice NI: If you live in Northern Ireland, phone 0800 028 1881, email /[email protected] or visit www.adviceni.net
Citizens Advice Wales: If you live in Wales, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales, or you can call Advicelink on 03444 77 20 20 if you want to speak to someone about your debts. Calls cost the same as calls to landline numbers.
Business Debtline: If you are self-employed or a small business owner, phone 0800 197 6026 or visit www.businessdebtline.org for debt advice and information.