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Debts and despair

5.2 million people are behind on consumer credit payments. Half of them (49%) feel harassed by the volume of contact they receive from their creditors. This is unnecessary distress at a time when 50% of people behind on bills say they have felt suicidal due to the rising cost of living.

Our Debts and despair report explores this issue in more detail and sets out our recommendations for breaking the link between debt collection and psychological harm.

 

*Suicide is not inevitable, it is preventable. Financial problems can always be resolved. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal feelings, financial difficulties or mental health problems there is advice and support out there.*

“To be in debt and to have people calling up to fifteen times a day, to have your voicemail full, to have the postman open your letterbox with even more debt letters with even more threats – is too much for anyone. You think your life isn’t worth living.”

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Debts and despair

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