A total of 180 people in Wokingham have accessed the governments new Breathing Space scheme since it launched in May 2021, according to official figures.
National Debtline which is one of the free debt advice charities able to register people who are eligible for Breathing Space is urging more people to seek advice as the cost of living crisis continues.
Breathing Space, which is also known as the Debt Respite Scheme, gives eligible people the time to seek advice and start to find a safe route out of debt, without being subject to creditor collection and enforcement activity.
The scheme was launched in 2021 and provides up to 60 days protection, and pauses any additional charges or interest for that period.
In the last year, National D…
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