Cost of living support
Overview
The Government has announced extra support for families to help with cost of living pressures.
Cost of Living Payments
- £650 cost of living payments for those who are entitled to certain benefits or tax credits
- £150 payment for people on disability benefits in September 2022
- £300 automatic top-up to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners
The Cost of Living Payments will be made by the government. The Council is not responsible for administering these payments.
See Cost of Living Payments from the government
Help with energy bills
£400 will be taken off your energy bill automatically from October 2022.
This does not need to be paid back and requires no action.
This is a government scheme. South Tyneside Council is not responsible for administering this support.
Applications for the £150 Council Tax energy rebate have now closed.