Benefits support and advice

We have a number of teams who provide advice, guidance and support across welfare benefit and housing concerns.

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

Citizen Advice Gateshead can offer advice on how to claim, check you're claiming your full entitlements, and help you claim for any new or increased benefits.

Contact details

0808 278 7902
advice@citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk

The Davidson Building
Swan Street
Gateshead
NE8 1BG

Financial advice for council tenants

Contact us

0191 433 6161
adviceandsupport@gateshead.gov.uk

More about the help available from housing advice and support

Debt Advice Service

We deal with issues ranging from a small debt with one creditor to multiple debts with several creditors.

We can help with:

basic debt advice
negotiating with creditors to minimise future payments
insolvency solutions ranging from Debt Relief Orders to bankruptcy

We will explain all the options available and help you to plan a tailored debt management solution.

0191 433 6165
debtadvice@gateshead.gov.uk

Vet bill assistance

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) (opens new window) offers free veterinary care for cats, dogs and other small pets when owners cannot afford private vet bills.

You must contact the PDSA to register for this service. They will contact us with your permission, so we can confirm your eligibility. You do not need to come and see us to get a copy of your benefit letter.