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Debt and money worries can have an overwhelming impact on your overall wellbeing. So, we’ve teamed up with the free, confidential debt advice service, PayPlan.
Working in healthcare, you won’t necessarily work a normal ‘9–5’. PayPlan respect your schedule and will talk to you at a time that’s best for you. They can help with different types of debt, including credit cards, loans, utility arrears, mortgage arrears and council tax arrears.
Speaking with PayPlan will not affect your credit score. They will explain the options available to you, so you can decide how to deal with your situation.
Visit the RCN Foundation portal on the PayPlan website to self-refer.
There are also a number of other providers that offer financial advice and support:
Calls are free from mobiles and landlines to Citizens Advice national helplines:
For help or advice about claiming Universal Credit contact the Help to Claim Service. They can guide you through the claim and discuss with you if you’d be eligible for an ‘Advance Payment’ if you need money quickly during the early stage of your claim.
Maria, a former nurse, shares her experience with PayPlan
"Being a victim of domestic and economic abuse, I was left with debts I didn’t run up myself but were in my name. PayPlan were patient and understanding and said they would do their best to help and support me through this. It took just over a year, and now all my credit card debts have been written off. I am so grateful to PayPlan for this, and I can’t thank them enough. I can now have a good financial future with no restrictions."
Hear from Antony Price, Partnership Manager at PayPlan, with some top tips to help with money management support and financial wellbeing.
The team at PayPlan are providing specialised tips for those experiencing hardship in a series of articles about money management. Read them here:
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Our debt advice partners, PayPlan, advise that depending on your circumstances, you may be able to receive a discount or not pay it at all.
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This is a question that our debt advice partner, PayPlan, hear often. Read more to find out everything you need to know when it comes to credit scores.
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If you support a family member or partner who is unwell or disabled, financial help is available.
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Ruth Samuel, the RCN Foundation Benevolent Grants Manager, chats to Antony Price of PayPlan about the emotional and practical support their team provides. For help, give them a call on their free helpline 0800 280 2816.
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