Free debt help

Date: 23 November 2010

National debt charity Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has launched a dedicated helpline for Usdaw members who are worried about their debts.

By calling 0800 980 8271, members will be able to receive free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with their debts.

More specialist advice includes mortgage counselling, bankruptcy support and a welfare benefits check. Redundancy advice provides information on workers' rights following redundancy, how to use any redundancy payments and how to deal with any debts.

This new service builds on Usdaw's partnership with CCCS, with online debt counselling already available through the member services area of the website.