Our Objectives:
To provide a consultancy, support and information service to workers in
other agencies who may be assisting people in debt.
To provide a telephone advice service to individuals in debt.
To
provide supporting information e.g. self-help packs, where self-help has
been identified as appropriate and to provide a face-to-face casework
service where it is deemed appropriate.
To
provide representation at court hearings in debt matters where
appropriate.
To provide a daily Lay Advocacy Service at
Leicester County Court to
assist unrepresented defendants
in debt actions.
To effect changes in social policy through participation in the consultation
process, by debate or challenge.
To
operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are
applied
and maintained throughout all aspects of service provision.
To ensure that the Equal Opportunities Policy is applied to all aspects of
service delivery.