Help organisations for problems about debt

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Help organisations for problems about debt

• National Debtline
  
  National Debtline (NDL) is a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. The service is free, confidential and independent. You can get advice over the phone or by email, and relevant self-help materials are sent out for free.
  
  Helpline: 0808 808 4000 Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-8pmSaturday, 9.30am-1pm

• Money Advice Service
  
  Free and impartial money advice service, set up by government. The service includes:
  • online advice and guides to help improve your finances
  • online tools and calculators to help you keep track and plan ahead
  • support in person, over the phone and online
  
  Helpline: 0300 500 5000, 0300 500 5555 (Wales) Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday, 9am-12pm

• My Money Steps
  
  My Money Steps is a free online debt advice service from National Debtline. It will give you a personalised action plan to manage your debts.

• Step Change Debt Charity
  
  Step Change Debt Charity provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people in financial distress.They can complete a full financial assessment and, if you're eligible, they will set up a debt management plan. They may also offer free advice on individual voluntary arrangements, bankruptcy and token payments.
  
  Helpline: 0800 138 1111 Opening hours: Web 24 hours

• Citizens Advice
  
  The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
  
  Helpline: 03444 111 444 (England), 03444 77 20 20 (Wales), 03444 111 445 (Text Relay) Opening hours: Web 24 hours

• LawWorks
  
  LawWorks is a charity which aims to provide free legal help to individuals and community groups who can't afford to pay for it and who are not eligible for legal aid.

• Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline
  
  This free helpline provides support and advice to single parents on anything from dealing with a break-up, to going back to work or sorting out maintenance, to benefit or tax credit issues.
  
  Helpline: 0808 802 0925 Opening hours: Mondays, 10am - 6pm Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays, 10am - 4pm Wednesdays, 10am-1pm and 5pm-7pm

• Business Debt Line
  
  Business Debtline (BDL) is a charity that provides free, confidential and independent debt advice for the self-employed and small businesses.
  
  Helpline: 0800 197 6026 Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

• Contact a Family
  
  Contact a Family offers information and advice for families of disabled children, on any aspect of caring for a disabled child.
  
  Helpline: 0808 808 3555 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pm

• GOV.UK
  
  Public services information, online tools and signposting to all government services.

• HMCTS
  
  This online tool enables you to find a court or tribunal near you.