| Child benefits | A monthly payment made to anyone bringing up a child or a young person. Most people looking after a child or young person can get it. |
| Family Fund Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) | Apply for items that will help meet your child’s additional support needs and make family life easier. This includes kitchen appliances, clothing, bedding sensory toys, tablets, laptops, or even a much-needed family break. |
| Personal Independence Payment (PIP) | Can help with extra living costs if you have a disability and struggle doing certain tasks or getting around. You can get PIP even if you are working or get other benefits. |
| NHS Healthy Start Scheme | This scheme is for people who are pregnant, have children under the age of 4, and who receive certain benefits. It gives you money to buy milk, fruit and vegetables |
| Universal Credit | Universal Credit is a benefit payment for people under Pension Credit age. It provides one payment for housing, employment, children and income. |
| Council Tax Support | Have some or all of your council tax paid for you. |
Help with living costs
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 10th 2026
Printed on April 10th 2026
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