Debt or Financial Advice Support Organisations
Citizens Advice Scotland
The Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau Service is made up of Citizens Advice Scotland and a network of local citizens advice bureau.
Citizens Advice Direct (Scotland)
Advice on issues such as debt, employment, welfare and consumer advice.
Helpline : 0844 848 9600, Mon – Fri: 9am – 8pm, Sat:10am – 2pm
Website : https://www.cas.org.uk/
Stepchange
Debt Advice
Helpline : 0800 138 1111, Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Website : http://www.stepchange.org.uk
National Debtline
Provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
Helpline : 0808 808 4000, Mon – Fri: 9am – 9pm, Sat: 9.30am – 1pm
Website : https://www.nationaldebtline.org/
Disability Benefits Helpline
For Personal Independence Payments (PIP previously called Disability Living Allowance DLA) and Attendance Allowance
Helpline : 08457 123 456 Monday – Friday – 8.00 – 18.00
Website : https://www.gov.uk/
Kinship Care Helpline
Specialist helpline for kinship carers provided by Citizens Advice Direct. Website has ‘Kinship Care & Benefits – the essentials’ fact-sheet providing information on benefits and tax credit rules for kinship carers.
Helpline : 0808 800 0006, Monday – Friday – 9.00am – 22.00 Saturday and Sunday – 12.00 – 20.00
Email : parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk
Christians Against Poverty
If you are feeling weighed down by debt, then we can help. You may think your situation is impossible, but there is hope. Our friendly team will give you a listening ear in the privacy of your own home and provide a real solution to your debts. Enter your postcode online to get information on the nearest individual who can help you manage your debt.
Website : https://capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-debt-help/introduction
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