Links and helplines

If you require further information you may find the following internet links useful.

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Consumer Credit Counselling Service

Consumer Credit Counselling Service

The CCCS is a registered charity which aims to assist people who are in financial difficulty by providing free, independent, impartial and realistic advice.

The CCCS freephone helpline is open from 0800 BST to 2000 BST Monday to Friday.

Tel: [phone]

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice

Find your local office

Advice Guide: Debt

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, and independent advice from over 3,200 locations.

Advice is available face-to-face, by telephone, and sometimes by e-mail. Most bureaux offer home visits.

National Debtline

National Debtline

National Debtline is a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Scotland and Wales. The service is free, confidential and independent.

Helpline: 0808 808 4000

Payplan

Pay Plan

Payplan provides free confidential advice for anyone with a debt problem.

If a debt management plan is the best solution for you, Payplan can put together a plan to take the pressure off you.

Tel: [phone]

Best-buy loans and credit cards

Moneyfacts

MoneySupermarket

Information for students

Moneyfacts: Students and graduates

Student Loans Company

National Association of Student Money Advisors

Credit ratings

Experian

Equifax

Call Credit

Other useful links

Financial Services Authority: Credit and debt

British Bankers' Association

Insolvency Service

Treasury Select Committee

Financial Ombudsman

Banking Code

Finance and Leasing Association

OFT: Consumer Information

Consumer Credit Bill and information

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