Cost of Living and welcoming places
Overview
These pages have helpful advice and information if you are struggling with the cost of living.
You can find help if:
Your money doesn't stretch far enough
- See if you are eligibile for any financial support from the Government
- Contact the Welfare Support Service
- Apply for housing benefit to help you pay your rent
- Apply for support to help you pay your council tax
- Make your money go further
- Get help with energy and bills
- Check if you are eligible for help with mortgage and loan interest payments
You suddenly don't have any money to pay for the essentials
- Contact the Welfare Support Service
- Get in touch with crisis support or one of South Tyneside's food banks
- Get help with education, employment and training
- See our money, debt and savings advice
You are waiting for a payment or a decision
You are in debt and unable to pay what you owe
You are struggling with other things that are affecting how you manage your money
- Contact the Lets Talk Team
- Talk to your GP
- Contact local mental health support services
- Speak to support and advice services
- Getting in touch with our homelessness and rough sleeping support services
- Go along to one of our welcoming places to stay warm, get support and advice and socialise