Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space)
From the 4th of May 2021 The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) Regulations 2020 will give eligible customers in problem debt, who receive professional debt advice, access to a 60 day period in which costs and fees are frozen and enforcement action is paused. For those receiving Mental Health crisis treatment, the hold will continue until 30 days after treatment has ended, no matter how long the crisis treatment lasts, giving Customers, creditors and money advisors time to agree a debt solution.
Citizens Advice in West Sussex North South East
Citizens Advice in West Sussex North South East offer free information, advice and case work to people who live in Crawley, they can help with a wide range of problems including debt, housing, employment, family issues and many more.
Crawley Council Coronavirus Help & Support
information and advice on Covid-19 matters such as vaccine, testing, how and where to get tested, support to self-isolate and guidance & financial support for businesses, employers and employees.
Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove (Crawley Centre)
Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove (Crawley Centre) provides help for those over 50 and their carers in the Crawley area, services include advice on welfare, benefits, housing, social care and health and disability.
Christians Against Poverty
Helping to release people from debt, poverty and their causes. Services are run through local churches to tackle poverty head on by providing a real solution to debt.
Crawley Wellbeing
Crawley Wellbeing offer free, friendly and impartial service providing health and wellbeing support for those who live and work in the Crawley area.
The Samaritans
Available to give you confidential support at any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
National Debt Advice
Please click here for further information on National charities and debt advice organisations.
Benefit & Budgeting Calculator
Welcome to the Benefit and Budgeting Calculator by Policy in Practice.
Using this calculator, you can:
- Find out which welfare benefits you could receive
- Know how your income will change with Universal Credit
- Compare your income under the current system and Universal Credit
- See how much income will be left after paying your housing costs
- Access links to claim for benefits
Start your calculation here