Pandemic creates 'perfect storm' for those battling debt

Salvation Army service helps more than 100 in first year

Financial pressures caused by the Coronavirus pandemic have created a 'perfect storm' for people in debt.

The Salvation Army's Debt Advice Service has helped more than 100 Manx residents in its first year.

Those needing support have come from a mix of backgrounds and have been aged between 19 and 70.

Debt adviser Debbie White says anyone can find themselves in difficulty:

You can contact the Debt Advice Service on 675702 or by emailing iomdas@salvationarmy.org.uk