Financial advice
Advice and support from us
We can help you to:
- make and manage benefit claims
- appeal benefit decisions
- apply for grants
- pay water rates
- access affordable furniture
- save energy (and switch supplier)
- access foodbanks
- get debt advice, including rent or mortgage arrears
- find where to open bank or credit union accounts
- get employment advice
Contact the Advice and Support Team:
Phone: 0191 433 6161
Email: adviceandsupport@gateshead.gov.uk
Address: 1st floor reception in the Civic Centre
Claiming benefits
Many more people are entitled to benefits than receive them. It costs nothing to apply or check, so make sure you don't miss out.
Even if you are working you may be entitled to some form of benefit if you are on a low income.
Many Gateshead residents will have to apply for Universal Credit if they are making a new claim for benefits. Universal Credit
If you need help to make or manage your claim, contact our Advice and Support Team.
If you do make a claim for Universal Credit, you will still need to make a claim for Council Tax Support.
Apply for Government benefits at gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Gateshead is an independent service.
Visit their website or call them on 0344 245 1288.
Address:
Citizens Advice Gateshead
Davidson Building
Swan Street
Gateshead
NE8 1YG
Credit union/savings
Credit unions provide simple, secure savings accounts and loans at interest rates that are much lower than many loan providers (especially doorstep lenders, payday loan companies and pawn brokers).
Anyone who lives or works in the North East is eligible to join.
Phone: 0330 055 3666
Email: Gateshead@nefirstcu.co.uk
Address:
Unit 12
Jackson House
Jackson Street
Gateshead
NE8 1ED
Debts
Online money manager tool
At some point, most people get into difficulty with their finances and may need a little help. To check your financial health and get help with budgeting online, try the Money Advice Service's money manager tool.
If you prefer to speak to someone, here are some services in Gateshead that can help you:
- Citizens Advice Gateshead: 0344 245 1288
- Stepchange Debt Charity: 0800 138 1111
- Gateshead Council's Debt Advice Team: 0191 433 6165
- Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
