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If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to know where to turn. But with lots of free advice services available in Birmingham and across the UK, you can find help in a way that’s best for you.
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The Money Advice Service has developed a set of quality requirements for the delivery of debt advice. All services listed on this page meet these standards. This excludes debt advice services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which are still free and confidential but may not hold a standard or membership code accredited by the Money Advice Service.
Search for a debt advice service near you. You can then set up a face-to-face appointment and speak to an expert adviser in person.
Where shown, some local services can also provide debt advice by phone.
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Deaf/Hard HearingTextphone Adviceline Number: 18001 03444 111445 0121 683 6900 (Admin Office). Telephone advice also provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
Telephone advice also provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
Deaf/Hard HearingTextphone Adviceline Number: 18001 03444 111445. Telephone advice also provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice for people living in Birmingham on a wide range of money, benefit, housing or employment issues.
The Money Advice Team are here to help our tenants and leaseholders manage their finances.
Telephone Advice provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
Text Relay (for hearing and/or speech impaired) 03444 111 445. Telephone advice also provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
03444111444 - County Adviceline. Telephone Advice provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
Macmillan - 0300 456 8400, County Money Advice Helpline - 0116 340 0116. Telephone advice also provided. Citizens Advice also offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/
Online services are secure and you can get immediate, personalised help. Some services are available 24 hours a day.
Citizens Advice offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service.
StepChange Debt Remedy provides you with the expert advice, budget support and solutions to help you manage your debts.
Tully is the UK's first completely digital debt adviser. Go online, share your statements, build your budget and get free, confidential and personalised advice within minutes.
Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.
National Debtline offers free debt advice online through its My Money Steps tool and its web guides, fact sheets and sample letters.
PayPlan's online debt solution tool, PlanFinder, can give you a personalised debt solution in as little as 15 minutes. They also offer free live chat and email support for immediate help.
You can speak directly with an expert adviser. Telephone services are usually available weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.
StepChange helps change the lives of thousands of people every week. Their expert advice is impartial and personalised to each individual situation.
PayPlan's supportive, non-judgemental team of advisers help thousands of people beat their debts every year, and treat all of their calls with the strictest confidence.
National Debtline has helped millions of people with their debts. They'll talk you through options and give clear advice on how to take back control.
If you are self-employed or run a small business and have personal or business debts, contact the free advice service in your area: Business Debtline (England and Wales) and Business Debtline (Scotland) or Advice NI Business Debt Service (Northern Ireland).
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