GO Gateshead Access Card

A GO Gateshead Access Card* lets you use our sports and leisure facilities at a reduced rate.

It is available to Gateshead residents who receive any of these qualifying benefits:

• Jobseeker's Allowance (income based)
• Income Support
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Employment Support Allowance (income based)
• Carer's Allowance (dependent's discount not available)
• Incapacity Benefit (long-term rate only)
• Universal Credit (only if total monthly income is less than any Universal Credit allowance excluding housing element. Renewable annually)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• War Disablement Pension
• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance

Go Gateshead Access Card holders can nominate up to three legal dependants to use the card too. (This is not available to people whose only qualifying benefit is Carer's Allowance.)

How much it costs

GO Gateshead Access Cards cost £1. All cards must be renewed every six months.

How to apply

To obtain a GO Gateshead Access Card, pick up an application form at Birtley Leisure Centre.

You'll need to bring proof of benefit when you hand in your application. If you don't have proof, you can get a 'proof of benefit' letter by contacting the benefit enquiry line on 08456 088 642.

GO Gateshead Card and GO Gateshead Access Card conditions of use