Contact a Family supports families with disabled children across the UK. Whatever the condition, whenever they need us, wherever they are. We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Most of us have debts of some sort or another. However research shows us that families with disabled children are more at risk of getting into debt as it costs more to raise a child with additional needs.
Contact a Family provide access to parent advisers on their helpline to answer some commonly asked questions around the subject of debt.
Information around where to get help is readily available on their website
Help with debt - where to get free and confidential debt advice, and an explanation of priority and non-priority debts.
Debt, benefits and grants - information around benefits, rent arrears and debts.
Problems with borrowing - more on borrowing and what to do if you are being harassed by creditors
Contact a Family are also accessible to help you get a full benefits check, if you would like to know more, call their freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555, Monday-Friday, 9.30-5.00pm.
Contact a Family Representative - St Helens
Ruth Card
Volunteer Parent Representative
Telephone: 01942 721 323
Email: ruth.card@cafamily.org.uk