Help with money | Children and Families Newcastle

Are you struggling to afford the things you need? You could get benefits, grants and bursaries. This is money given to you by the UK government or Newcastle City Council. You do not have to pay it back.

Click the buttons below to find out what support you could get.

You can visit benefits on InformationNOW for more information.

Newcastle residents can get benefit advice by contacting our public benefit advice line:

Phone: 0191 277 2627
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon
Email: welfare.rights@newcastle.gov.uk

You can also use the benefits calculator. It is free and anonymous.

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Travel and transport costs

Help with travelling in and around Newcastle using public transport.

Education and employment costs

Help for staying in education and work.

Health costs

Help for those with an illness or health issue.

Activities costs

Help for being able to afford activities in Newcastle.

Living costs

Help for those on a low income.

Equipment and home adaptations costs

Help for making changes to a home and buying equipment to be more independent.

Childcare costs

Help with paying for childcare such as a nursery place or childminder.

Social care costs

Help with paying to support people who struggle doing day to day activities and require others to support them.

Do you know a young person or adult that needs help managing their benefits?

Then you or a trusted adult could become an appointee. This is an adult that manages benefits for a young person or adult.

Learn more about becoming an appointee

Debt and money advice

Find practical and reliable advice about debt and money. You can also get in touch with Citizens Advice Newcastle. They can give you advice on almost any issue.

Benefits and money

Find information about helping young people manage their own money and be independent.

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Debt and money advice

There are lots of organisations that can provide free debt advice. Visit this page to find out where you can get help.

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