Every year, the week of raising awareness aims to increase the awareness of the debt and the advice and solutions available to help. Our Stepchange friends, a beneficial debt organization, share how to obtain support.

In Stepchange, we understand that asking for help can be difficult, which is why we work closely with Gamcare.

If you are a caraba-star person by struggling with gambling damage that have an impact on your finances, it may often seem that everything is consumerous.

Contact Gamcare is an important first step to take control of your situation. Gamcare can provide the support and guide necessary to manage your relationship with gambling and Stepterchanga can help you resume control of your finances.

Understand your debt situation

It doesn’t matter what your debt situation is, Stepchange is here to offer non -judgmental and reserved advice.

Once you are ready, we will work with you to find a debt solution to manage your debt together with any additional support you received to Gamcare. We understand that there may be a stigma on the gambling itself, but you are sure that we do not need to know how your debt was created, we are only helping to solve it.

The process is simple and you will have a lot or little support you want. We will ask for your debts and any action that creditors have undertaken and will provide appropriate solutions to ensure that you can make a informed decision.

Taking measures to face the debt

Ultimately, the decision is yours, but we can also suggest further support that you may not have taken into consideration, as an application for the breath, potential benefits or subsidies for the difficulties that could help with certain debts.

We will work together to create the most suitable plan for your situation, ensuring that the passages you enter are clear and manageable.

We commit ourselves to treating everyone with respect and understanding. If you prefer not to immediately discuss your personal circumstances, okay: we respect your privacy and your rhythm.

Although we often feel that it is a concern, getting free advice on debt does not affect your credit rating. We do not tell anyone to access the debt advice if you do not ask us and your credit file does not remain unchanged. However, some debt solutions can be viewed on your credit file: when you follow a free debt advice, your consultant will notify you of pros and cons of all available options.

Move towards freedom from debt

The week of raising awareness on debt is an annual reminder that nobody should be ashamed to seek help, so if your debt is causing an increase in stress, it could be time to access the free support available.

Depending on what seems most comfortable, there are several ways in which you can get support. You can contact us online via the Stepchange website, talk on the phone or use the chat service on your online account.

Although Stepchange can help you manage your debt, if you or a loved one are finding financial problems due to gambling damage, Gamcare can support you to face the main cause. Contact the National Helpline for Game of Gambling 24/7 at 0808 8020 133 or live chat on the website for free and confidential advice.

Stepchange is authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority.