A Fermanagh charity is urging those in debt to take action in the New Year to see if they are missing out on financial support

CAP’s Enniskillen Debt Centre Manager, Jonathan Hayward, says: “Many people in Fermanagh will be starting the New Year facing cost of living increases, cold weather driving up higher energy bills, and static incomes – but there may be financial help at hand.”

CAP is urging people in Fermanagh this January to use their online benefits calculator (at capuk.org/benefitscalculator) to see if they are entitled to any additional income or benefits that they may not be aware of, and if they are in debt, to seek free professional debt advice before their situation becomes unmanageable.

Jonathan says: “Since CAP launched its new online benefits calculator three months ago, those people who’ve used the tool have found more than £5 million in extra income that had previously been left unclaimed.

“This means that hundreds of households in Fermanagh and across the UK could be missing out on vital income as they approach another challenging year. The sooner you get professional, free, debt advice from organisations like Christians Against Poverty, the sooner we can put a plan in place and help you move forward.’

If you are struggling with debt and need help, you can contact CAP at 0800 328 0006, see capuk.org, and also check out CAP’s social media profiles.