Benefits and money
Cost of living support
Find out about the Cost of Living Payments, the £400 reduction to your energy bill from the government, and find local money and debt advice and support services.
Cost of living supportSouth Tyneside Council provides:
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Council Tax £150 energy rebate
The Council has now paid the rebate to all eligible households.
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Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re on a low income.
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Council Tax Support
Council Tax Support can help you to pay your Council Tax if you're on a low income.
For all other benefits
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
Benefits, money and debt advice
Debt and benefits FAQs
Find out what benefits you might be entitled to and where to get support.
Debt and benefits FAQsWelfare Support Service
The first point of contact for money advice in South Tyneside.
Welfare Support ServiceHelp to Save scheme
A Government saving scheme to support working people on tax credits and Universal Credit build their savings.
Help to Save schemeCrisis support
Crisis support
If you have a financial crisis, you may be able to get short-term financial help.
Crisis support