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    What support is available to ease the strain of dealing with debts?

    by Vicky Shaw Mar 15, 2024 4 minutes

    Debt problems aren’t just a financial issue – they can have wide-ranging impacts, sometimes affecting people’s mental wellbeing, as well as putting a strain on their relationships.

    Hiding struggles with debt can also make the issue worse, and with the 10th anniversary of Debt Awareness Week (March 18 to 24) on the horizon, it’s important to know what support is available.

    Last year, StepChange Debt Charity says it received 620,000 contacts and supported over 180,000 people with full debt advice.

    Debt problems often come to a head at the start of the year – and in January alone, StepChange provided

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