Money Max
In Gateshead there are millions of pounds of benefits that go unclaimed every year.
We can help you boost your income by claiming benefits and other discounts that you might be entitled to.
Fill in our simple self-referral form and either the council, Citizens Advice Gateshead or Age UK Gateshead will contact you. They will discuss with you how you can apply for money or discounts that you could be missing out on.
It's important to know that not all benefits are out of work benefits. You can still claim certain benefits even when you are in work.
The benefits and discounts you could be entitled to
National benefits
- Universal Credit
- Attendance Allowance
- Carers Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Child Benefit
- Housing Benefit
Local benefits
- Council Tax Support
- Free School Meals
- Healthy Start
Other financial help
By claiming benefits, you could also get other support. This could include:
- free NHS prescriptions
- energy grants
- Warm Home Discounts
You can also get social tariffs which can give you:
- reduced water bills
- cheaper broadband
- reduced mobile phone tariffs
- free TV Licence
How you can help yourself
If you want to find the help yourself, there are a range of organisations that can help.
Digital Devices Project (opens new window)
Gateshead Council Help with the cost of living
Lighting Reach (opens new window)
Money Helper (opens new window)
NHS Eligibility checker (opens new window)
Step Change (opens new window)
Turn to us benefits eligibility checker (opens new window)
How we use your data
So that we can help you, we ask for some personal details such as your name, contact details, your postcode and whether you are over 50. We ask for this information so we can put in touch with the organisation that is best able to help you. Your details could be kept by the council or passed on to Citizens Advice Gateshead or Age UK Gateshead. This is for the purposes of contacting you to discuss your personal circumstances to see what additional help you can get.