Hi oba, just to let you know that you can also complete the forms online, print them off and take them to court with you where you will sign them. You don't sign the paperwork until you are in front of the bankruptcy clerk. Make sure you take enough copies of the paperwork with you - I didn't and they charged me £7 to copy them!
You will also need to ring your local county court to find out if they deal with bankruptcies as the one closest to my home didn't. You will also need to check if you must make an appointment as some courts operate an appointment system and others a 'walk in' system. Be warned that some courts have longer waiting lists than others - last I heard the waiting list at Brighton was 12 weeks!
Regarding bank accounts, Nationwide and the Co-operative bank accept undischarged bankrupts, although I have my account with Think Banking as you get a Maestro card rather than a cash card. I opened my account after I was made bankrupt just to be on the safe side, although I have heard of people opening a basic account prior to bankruptcy.
Good luck, and if you have any more questions, please ask and someone here will be able to help you.
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