Requests For Debt Help Are Increasing For Debt Charity

There has been a significant rise in the number of requests for help received by the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS), a debt help charity.

Requests for debt help have soared at the CCCS during the first three months of this year. 93,000 people have contacted the charity’s debt helpline during between January and March. This compares to 69,432 for the first quarter in 2009.

Demand for debt help will continue throughout this year, the CCCS is predicting, as it expects to receive far more requests for help than the 335,323 calls made to its helpline in 2009.

The CCS says it is able to deal with the continued rise in calls as it has increased its capacity in response to the growing demand.

Even though the UK appears to be slowly emerging from the recession, the burden of personal debt is still prevalent for many people, as Delroy Corinaldi, CCCS External Affairs Director says:

“The UK’s personal debt pain continues, and this is even before the imminent public spending cuts, so it is crucial that those who find themselves in this situation have access to free, impartial and independent advice in whichever way is best for them: online, face-to-face or over the phone.”

The CCCS helpline is open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, on 0800 138 1111 or at anytime online from www.cccs.co.uk. There is no charge for any of its services.