Debt Handbook

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The Debt Handbook

Produced by Tameside Council as a guide for Social workers to help deal with their clients debt.

Download as a PDF or read online from [here]

Written in plain english, it has good information on:


  • Calculating a Personal Budget
  • Income
  • Expenses
  • Money for Creditors
  • Priority Debts
  • Money for Credit Debts
  • Personal Budget
  • Rent Arrears
  • Mortgage Arrears
  • Secured Loans
  • Council Tax
  • Child Maintenance Arrears
  • Water
  • Gas and Electric
  • Hire Purchase
  • Magistrates Court Fines
  • Social Fund Deductions
  • Overdrafts
  • Unsecured Loans
  • Credit Cards and Store Cards
  • Catalogues and Mail Order
  • What Happens Next
  • Harassment
  • Interest
  • Court Paperwork
  • Administration
  • Paylink Trust
  • Bailiffs
  • Credit Referencing
  • Opening a Bank Account
  • Sample Letters
  • Personal Budget Sheet
  • Useful Numbers