Over the first six months of 2010, almost a quarter of people contacting us (22.4%) cited unemployment as a reason. This is completely disproportionate with the level of unemployment across the UK (approximately 8%).

How can you get help?

While it can often seem impossible to get out of debt when you’re in this situation, help is at hand. We offer practical, manageable advice on getting out of debt. We can advise you on the best debt solution for your problem, and even set up repayment plans to ease your financial difficulties. As the UK’s largest debt charity, our services are completely free of charge.

Use our confidential online debt counselling service, CCCS Debt Remedy for help and advice. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers complete anonymity.