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On DMP with CCCS need advice

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jacnorm
jacnorm Posts: 410 Forumite
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I am on a dmp with cccs and have today been informed that both my gas and electricity are to go up again in june. How much will cccs actually allow for this as our bills are quite high to start with? Thanks Jacqui

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  • rayday2
    rayday2 Posts: 3,960 Forumite
    Are your bills quite high because you have an arrears situation? If so ring CCCS and explain that and what they have gone up to. Its important your DMP is manageable so speak with them and see what they say.
  • jacnorm
    jacnorm Posts: 410 Forumite
    We are paying monthly by direct debit and have been lucky enough so far to not have any arrears but, as we have two disabled members in our family the heating is on so often and the prices just keep going up. Thanks Jacqui
  • rayday2
    rayday2 Posts: 3,960 Forumite
    Then that is what you tell them sounds perfectly reasonable to me!
  • CCCS_Sarah
    CCCS_Sarah Posts: 1,555 Organisation Representative
    jac/norm wrote: »
    I am on a dmp with cccs and have today been informed that both my gas and electricity are to go up again in june. How much will cccs actually allow for this as our bills are quite high to start with? Thanks Jacqui

    If your gas and electric has gone up this needs to be changed in your budget as these are classed as a priority.

    Call our client support department with your figures and they will make the changes for you. If you need the client support number let me know and I will PM you with it
    I am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.

    CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
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    I am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.

    CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
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