Workshop overview
5 million people in the UK are in a negative budget, meaning their income is not enough to cover their essential costs.
We are now in the second part of the cost of living crisis, which has evolved into a debt crisis.
Society Matters’ Introduction to Debt course equips you to support people in managing their debt and receiving safe, independent, and free debt advice.
This highly interactive course guides you through best practices for supporting people with debt, from managing a negative budget and income maximisation to debt options such as DROs and Debt Management Plans.
What will you learn?
- This interactive online workshop session explores:
- How does debt affect people
- What is Priority and Non-Priority Debt?
- What are the consequences of not paying priority and non-priority debt?
- Budgeting and Income Maximisation
- How to Prepare for a Debt Appointment
- What is breathing space and mental health breathing space?
- Debt enforcement
- Dealing with bailiffs
- Checking time limits and liability for debts
- A closer look at all the debt options including debt relief orders and debt management plans and the pros and cons
- Case studies, quizzes and discussions on debt.
This course is CPD Accredited.
