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Debt and money advice

Where to get debt and money advice and how to help someone in a financial crisis, including crisis payments from local authorities.

This content applies to England

  • Where to get debt and money advice

    Debt advice and solutions are available from an FCA-authorised debt adviser, local authority, or through legal aid if the debt could result in the loss of the person's home.

  • Crisis payments

    When a local authority can award a crisis payment, who is eligible and what crisis payments can cover.

  • How to help someone in a financial crisis

    A guide for advisers on how to help someone in a financial crisis, in rent or mortgage arrears or in need of other financial support.

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