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Support

Please see below the additional support offered by ourselves and our Financial Conduct Authority authorised partner, Loans Warehouse.

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We recognise that certain customers are at greater risk of poor outcomes when dealing with their finances, and vulnerability can arise for various reasons. No matter what support you need or your situation, we’re here to help in any way we can. We know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, so we’ll take the time to understand your needs and respond with sensitivity, respect and compassion.

Here are just some of the ways we’re committed to supporting our customers:

  • We will be open and approachable; we will listen and respond to our customers with sensitivity and respect.
  • We’ll treat every customer as an individual and do everything we can to understand and support their needs.
  • Our policies, products, and services will be regularly reviewed and updated to help improve the overall customer experience.
  • Our colleagues will be provided with the skills and training they need to support all customers.
  • Our communications will remain clear, accessible, and easy to understand.
  • If further help is needed, we’ll signpost to other relevant organisations, such as charities and advice services.

Ways we can help

Further Support and Advice

We have compiled a list of organisations that have the expertise, skills, and knowledge to provide any support or advice you might need.
 

Support with Financial Difficulties

If you are experiencing payment difficulties, you may wish to consider contacting MoneyHelper for free and impartial help.

Protecting yourself against fraud and scams

If you feel you have been the victim of a fraud or scam, please do not hesitate to report it.

You can contact:

Action Fraud - www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040 Citizens Advice consumer service – 0345 404 0506 The gov.uk website has a list of where you can report scams, phishing and suspicious websites - www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing

To alert Loans Warehouse to any suspected fraud or scam or suspect that your financial details have been compromised or stolen, please email us at compliance@loanswarehouse.co.uk or call us on 01923 678870

If it is an emergency, and crime is in progress or about to be committed, call 999. If it's urgent but not an emergency, please call 101 and notify the Police.

Fraudsters can target anyone through the telephone, emails, text messages, and face-to-face. Outsmart them by ensuring you know the risks and have all the facts about scams.
 

Financial Abuse

If you have been a victim of financial abuse, UK Finance’s “Its your money” guide provides information on what support is available to you.
 

How to contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, or if there is any information in relation to your health and wellbeing that you want to bring to our attention, please let us know. There are a variety of ways you can contact us.

By telephone: 09123 678870

By email: mysupport@loanswarehouse.co.uk

In writing: Loans Warehouse, Unit 1a The Boulevard, Blackmoor Lane, Watford, Herts, WD18 8YW
 

Using our website

If you experience any difficulties using our website, please let us know.
 

Accessibility

If you have additional accessibility requirements, please let us know.
 

Where you can go for help

We are committed to helping our customers and understand that sometimes you may experience difficult situations where you need more support.

We have compiled a list of organisations with the expertise, skills, and knowledge to guide you and provide the support or advice you might require.

Bereavement

Bereavement Advice Centre

There are many practical issues to manage when someone dies. The Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. The service is free, and their contact details are:

Website: www.bereavementadvice.org Telephone: 0800 634 9494

Physical and Mental Health conditions

Mind

Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The service is free, and their contact details are:

Website: www.mind.org.uk Telephone: 0300 123 3393 Face-to-Face: Find details of their local offices at www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
 

Samaritans

A 24 hours a day service providing confidential support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

UK Helpline number: 116 123
 

Dementia Friends

Dementia Friends aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts, and talks about dementia. The service is free, and their contact details are:

Website: www.dementiafriends.org.uk Telephone: 0300 222 5855 Face-to-Face: Find details of their information sessions at www.dementiafriends.org.uk/sessions

Addiction

Frank

Frank is a friendly, confidential helpline offering advice, information, and support for anyone affected by drugs. The service is free, and their contact details are:

Website: www.talktofrank.com Telephone: 0300 123 6600
 

Alcoholics Anonymous

For anyone who is worried about their drinking and wants free, confidential information, help, and support from other AA members. The service is free, and their contact details are:

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Telephone: 0800 9177 650 Email: help@aamail.org Face-to-Face: Find details of their local meetings at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings
 

BeGambleAware

The National Gambling Helpline, which is operated by GamCare, offers confidential advice, support, and information on problem gambling. You can speak to an advisor for free 24 hours a day over the phone or via Live Chat.

Telephone: 0808 802 0133
 

Financial and Personal Support

Money Helper Provides information and tools to help you manage your money. Telephone: 0800 011 3797 Website:www.moneyhelper.org.uk Citizens Advice Free help and advice concerning financial and legal matters. Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk Telephone: 0344 411 1444 Domestic abuse support Website: www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
 

Fraud

Action Fraud (National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre) Report your suspicions of fraud to Action Fraud.

Telephone: 0300 123 2040 Website: www.actionfraud.police.uk

As a mortgage is secured against your home, your home could be repossessed if you do not keep up the mortgage repayments. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home.

Why not call us for free? 0800 0831593