Cost of living support

Money and debt advice

• Welfare Support Service
  The Welfare Support Service is the first point of contact for money advice in South Tyneside.
• Money and debt support services in South Tyneside
  Find local and national support services.
• Advice from the government
  GOV.UK has help pages about how to support your income, housing support, help with childcare costs, transport and getting into work.

Check if you are entitled to benefits

South Tyneside Council provides:

• Housing Benefit
  Help to pay your rent if you are on a low income
• Council Tax Support
  Help to pay your Council Tax if you're on a low income

The government provides other benefits, such as Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Job Seeker's Allowance and low-income benefits, disabilities benefits and benefits for families.

See GOV.UK: Benefits

Crisis support and food

• Crisis support
  If you have a financial crisis, you may be able to get short-term financial help.
• Food banks
  Food banks supply food parcels for individuals and families in crisis.
• Activities over the school holidays which include a nutritious meal each day.

Jobs and skills support

• Support getting into work (South Tyneside Works)
  South Tyneside Works supports residents who are out of education, employment and training.
• Skills South Tyneside
  Skills South Tyneside offers a range of over 250 courses to help you get into work, change career path and to improve your skills.
• Employment and training agencies in South Tyneside
  Agencies in South Tyneside to help you get back into work, training, or education, or support you with setting up your own business.