Debt Advice

Debt Advice

Being in debt can cause a lot of stress and worry, and lead to serious consequences. It’s best to seek advice as early as possible.

Household Support Fund BCP

Supporting our local communities over the winter months

The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many people who are struggling financially as a result. 

We’ve launched our Together We Can Household Support scheme to help vulnerable families and individuals across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with access to food and support in paying energy bills.

Household Support Fund (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

 

Financial support for Dorset residents in need this winter

Residents in need, including vulnerable families, will receive help with the cost of food and heating and other essentials this winter. 

One-off winter energy vouchers of £200 will also be made available to households in receipt of Universal Credit with limited capability for work or, earnings below the free school meals and free prescription threshold.

https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2021/12/07/financial-support-for-dorset-residents-in-need-this-winter/#

Advice Dorset

https://advicedorset.org.uk/advice-type/debt/

Financial wellbeing resources

financial wellbeing guidance

Access Dorset

enquiries@accessdorset.org.uk
01202 771336
www.accessdorset.org.uk

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/service-directory/access-dorset-financial-advice.aspx#/

Citizen Advice

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

The Money Advice Service

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/debt-and-borrowing

Help and Kindness

listings for 'debt advice'

https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/search-results.php?keywords=debt%20advice

Turn2us

Contacting the helpline

Call us on: 0808 802 2000, 8 am - 6.30 pm Mondays-Fridays and on Saturday between 9 am and 1 pm.

Email us at: info@turn2us.org.uk.

Our helpline is free, confidential and independent

We can:

  • Help you complete a benefit calculation
  • Help you find grants
  • Find an adviser to help with benefits, debt, housing & legal issues
  • Use webchat for help with our tools

We can’t:

  • Give immediate money or emergency funding
  • Give benefits advice or tell you what to do
  • Provide emotional support
  • Advocate on your behalf
  • Change benefit decisions
  • Offer advice on appeals

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us/Our-helpline

Carers