Useful Contacts
Money Advice Scotland
www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk
Provide free, independent, impartial and confidential debt advice.
National Debtline
0808 808 4000 (freephone)
Provides free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
0845 404 0506 (UK & Northern Ireland)
Visit the CAB website for the telephone number of your local bureau or look it up in your phone book.
Business Debtline
0800 197 6026 (freephone)
Free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
StepChange Debt Charity
0800 138 1111 (freephone)
Offer expert debt advice over the telephone and online.
Help for Households
Support with the cost of living and energy saving advice.
Jobcentre Plus
Your local office can tell you if you are eligible for any state benefits.
Your Local Council
Your local council can advise you if you qualify for Housing Benefit.
MIND
15–19 Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 4BQ
Mind does not operate in Northern Ireland or Scotland.
Scottish Association for Mental Health: info@samh.org.uk
Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.
Action Fraud
UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Advice NI
Network of advice agencies across Northern Ireland with a free advice helpline.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Free and anonymous face-to-face support for people with alcohol problems.
Alzheimer's Society
Information, support and guidance for people affected by dementia.
Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Government-funded advice on consumer issues by phone and online.
Energy Saving Trust
Advice on reducing energy bills and accessing grants.
England: 0800 444 202
Northern Ireland: 0800 142 2865
Scotland: 0808 808 2282
Frank (National Drugs Helpline)
Free, unbiased and confidential drugs advice with helpline, text and webchat.
Text: 82111
GamCare
Confidential support and free treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Home Energy Scotland
Advice on energy-saving and grants for home improvements.
Illegal Money Lending Team (Stop Loan Sharks) – England
Report a loan shark and get confidential advice.
Text lender details to: 07860 022 116
Illegal Money Lending Unit – Wales
Advice and reporting for loan sharks in Wales.
Illegal Money Lending Team – Scotland
Advice on staying safe and reporting loan sharks.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Physical, emotional and financial support for people affected by cancer.
Mencap
Support for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
Money Saving Expert
Independent money-saving advice founded by Martin Lewis.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24-hour confidential support for victims of domestic abuse.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
Practical advice for people with sight loss.
UK Finance
Support and guidance from mortgage lenders and finance providers.
Grants for supporting energy debt payments
British Gas Energy Support Fund
Scottish Power Hardship Fund
OVO Energy Fund
E.ON Energy Fund
EDF Energy Customer Support Fund
Bulb Energy Fund
Octopus Energy – Octo Assist Fund
Keep these contacts handy for when you need them.