If you are finding it difficult paying your rent please don't just hope that the problem will go away by itself. Contact your Housing Officer as soon as possible and we will help you come to a mutually acceptable arrangement to reduce your arrears and cover your rent charge. Please remember that anything you tell us is confidential.

Help is also available from the following organisations:-

Inverclyde Money Helpline can assist with financial problems by offering practical budgeting advice. They can negotiate with creditors on your behalf and set up repayment plans. For more information you can contact them at the following address:-

Inverclyde Money Helpline,
40 West Stewart Street,
Greenock.
PA15 1YA
Tel: 01475 714220

The Financial Fitness Resource Team also provides free and confidential advice on all social security benefits and can assist in the completion of benefit forms and provide advice about other services available. They can be contacted at the following address:-

Financial Fitness Resource Team,
5 Sir Michael Street,
Greenock.
Tel: 01475 729239