Free independent help and advice
If you’re worrying about money, you’re not on your own. It’s good to talk to someone. These organisations, and your government can offer free help, support and guidance.
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Help to understand what government benefits and grants you could claim.
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Turn2Us – Financial support charity
- Understand your eligibility for benefits and grants that you weren't aware of. Turn2Us can help you search for these to support with the cost of living.
- Online benefits calculator
- Speak to an adviser in your local area
Call: 0808 802 2000
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Help from Citizens Advice
- Free advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing and consumer rights
- Help with managing your money
- Practical and impartial support online, in person or over the phone
Call: 0800 144 8848 or 0800 702 2020 if you’re in Wales Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Some organisations can offer support with other issues too, from housing and digital skills, to improving your health and wellbeing.
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Shelter - Housing and Homeless Charity
- Provides those struggling with bad housing or homelessness the help they need, through their advice, support and legal services
- Help with money and debts
- Talk to someone online or by phone
Contact Shelter using their online support page
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Mental Health and Money Advice
- Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing mental health and money worries
- Specialist knowledge of benefits, managing money and mental health care
- Award-winning UK-wide online advice service
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Guidance from MoneyHelper
- Government-backed with advice for every stage of life
- Get clear on benefits, tax, pensions, homes and savings
- Use their handy money calculators to plan, save and budget
Call: 0800 138 7777 for money guidance or 0800 011 3797 for pensions guidance.
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The Digital Helpline – A service provided by We Are Digital
- Free 1-2-1 digital skills training over the phone
- Topics include; Internet Banking, online food shopping, booking a doctor’s appointment, using a website, staying in touch with friends and family through video calls, and more
Call: 0345 222 0333
Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Those who are Deaf and use British Sign Language (BSL) can book a session using BSL SignVideo. Available on Safari, Chrome or Firefox web browsers.
Customers who have hearing loss or a speech impairment can use the service through Relay UK.
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Help from Citizens Advice
- Free advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing and consumer rights
- Help with managing your money
- Practical and impartial support online, in person or over the phone
Call: 0800 144 8848 or 0800 702 2020 if you’re in Wales Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Don’t wait to get help. From personalised debt action plans, to budgeting tips, the following organisations could help.
StepChange Debt Charity
- Free, impartial advice to get your finances back on track
- Budgeting tips and a wide range of solutions
- Support available online 24/7 or by phone
Call: 0800 138 1111
Lines open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 8am-4pm
PayPlan – Free debt advice and support
- Free, confidential debt advice
- A personalised action plan for your money
- Help available online or by phone
Call: 0800 280 2816
Lines open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-3pm
Help from Citizens Advice
- Free advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing and consumer rights
- Help with managing your money
- Practical and impartial support online, in person or over the phone
Call: 0800 144 8848 or 0800 702 2020 if you’re in Wales Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
National Debtline
- Free, confidential debt advice
- Guides, fact sheets, budgeting tools and sample letters
- Advice via phone and online
Call: 0808 808 4000
Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm and Sat 9.30am-1pm
Remember, we’ll never get in touch to ask you to move money to another account, for your banking details or to take control of a computer. The organisations listed on this page won’t do this either.
Important: the content of this page is not intended to be taken as financial advice or recommendation from MBNA. You should seek independent financial advice if you’re unsure about your financial needs.