Credit Crunch Advice
Contact the council on 01643 703704 to see if you are eligible for benefits or for guidance if you are having problems paying council tax bills.
We can advise people on what benefits may be available, provide advice on paying council tax bills and help people living alone claim a council tax discount, which reduces bills by 25%.
The following organisations specialise in providing FREE, confidential advice for people in debt or facing financial difficulties:
Initially we would advise you to contact your local Advice Bureau at Market House Lane, Minehead for personal interviews and advice over the telephone - 01643 704624.
Alternatively you can obtain on line practical help and up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including benefits housing, debt and tax issues at - www.adviceguide.org.uk (external website)
Adult Social Care (Somerset County Council) - 0845 345 9133
Age UK (Age Concern and Help the Aged) – 0800 169 6565 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk (external website)
Community Legal Advice (if you are living on low income or on benefits) – 0845 345 4345 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm & Saturday 9.00am to 12.30pm
National Debt Line – 0808 808 4000 or visit www.nationaldebtline.co.uk (external website)
Consumer Credit Counselling Service – 0800 138 1111 or visit www.cccs.co.uk (external website)
Debt Advice Foundation - 0800 043 40 50 or visit www.debtadvicefoundation.org (external website)
Pay plan – 0800 280 2816 or visit www.payplan.com (external website)
Business Rescue Pack, this pack is totally free, impartial and is written to be as succinct and clear as possible regarding which steps to take when facing business debt and insolvency. The pack is a third party resource, that provides some useful information for businesses who are experiencing financial problems. By including this resource on their website, WSC are not endorsing the Business Rescue Service - 0845 468 2395.