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19/10/2018

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  1. What happens to my money, home and pets when I go into hospital?
  2. Should I tell anyone that I have gone into hospital?
  3. I was working when I went into hospital. What happens to my pay?
  4. I was claiming benefits when I went into hospital. What will happen to them?
  5. I claim Universal Credit (UC). How will this be affected?
  6. How can I pay my bills if I’m in hospital?
  7. I can’t afford my debts, what can I do?
  8. What if I cannot look after my money?
  9. Next steps

  1. Useful contacts

Useful contacts

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a charity operating in England and Wales that promotes animal welfare.

Address - Supporter Services, RSPCA Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9RS

Telephone - 0300 123 4555

(Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm)

The Blue Cross

For what happens to my money, home and pets whilst I am in hospital.

Address - Blue Cross, Shilton Road, Burford, OXON. OX18 4PF

Telephone - 0300 777 1897

Tax Credit Helpline

Address - Tax Credit Office, HM Revenue and Customs, BX9 1LR, United Kingdom

Telephone - 0345 300 3900, Textphone: 0345 300 3909

Up to 9p per minute for landlines, 3p – 55p per minute for mobiles
(The helpline is open 8am-8pm, Mondays to Fridays, 8am-4pm on Saturdays and 9am -5pm on Sundays (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).)

Turn2us

National charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.

Address - 200 Shepherds Bush Road, London W6 7NL

Telephone - 0808 802 2000

Free Helpline: for those who find it challenging to go online
(09:00 – 17:30 Monday - Friday)

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is a network of 316 independent charities throughout the United Kingdom that give free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, consumer and other problems. Web chat available on website.

Telephone - 0800 144 8848

Same as costs calling 01 or 02 for landline

National Debtline

This organisation provides free, independent and confidential advice about debt. You can contact them over the telephone, by e-mail or letter.

Address - National Debtline Tricorn House, 51-53 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8TP

Telephone - 0808 808 4000

Freephone
(Monday - Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm)

StepChange

StepChange provides free, confidential advice and support to anyone worried about debt. You can contact them over the telephone or online.

Telephone - 0800 138 1111

(Monday – Friday (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.))

OfGem

Ofgem is the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. We are a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority, recognised by EU Directives.

Address - Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH.

Telephone - 020 7901 7000

Within this subject

  1. What happens to my money, home and pets when I go into hospital?
  2. Should I tell anyone that I have gone into hospital?
  3. I was working when I went into hospital. What happens to my pay?
  4. I was claiming benefits when I went into hospital. What will happen to them?
  5. I claim Universal Credit (UC). How will this be affected?
  6. How can I pay my bills if I’m in hospital?
  7. I can’t afford my debts, what can I do?
  8. What if I cannot look after my money?
  9. Next steps
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