We recommend you attend the hearing in order to explain the circumstances that have led to your hearing, but it's not compulsory.
If you need financial support, there is free, independent financial advice available from the Money Advice Service, Shelter, Step Change Debt Charity and Citizens Advice.
If you have further questions about your court hearing, please call us:
• Personal customers: 0330 127 7694. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.
• Commercial customers: 0343 249 6486. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm.