*NOTE* The information on this page is intended as a GUIDE to give you some idea of what you MIGHT be able to claim.
Benefits and criteria often change so use the contact details and websites below to find out what you can claim.
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Where to get help
Our "Money" menu above gives information about the different types of benefits available. Other benefits might be available depending on your circumstances. Scroll down this page for local benefit office details.
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To find out more about what benefits you, your family or your partner might be able to claim please call one of the numbers below:
Local Benefits Offices in Tyne and Wear
Gateshead
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Income support:
Housing benefit:
Child benefit:
Council tax:
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0191 201 2727
0191 433 4646
08701 555 540
0191 433 4646
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Newcastle
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Income support:
Housing benefit:
Child benefit:
Council tax:
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0191 203 8868
0191 277 7899
08701 555 540
0191 277 7899
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Sunderland
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Income support:
Housing benefit:
Child benefit:
Council tax:
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0191 554 6300
0191 553 1880
08701 555 540
0191 520 5501
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North
Tyneside
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Income support:
Housing benefit:
Child benefit:
Council tax:
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0191 203 8868
0191 200 6400
08701 555 540
0191 200 6400
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South
Tyneside
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Income support:
Housing benefit:
Child benefit:
Council tax:
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0191 451 4444
0191 427 9999
08701 555 540
0191 427 9999
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Below are some website links to organisations that can provide you with more information about the benefits you might be able to claim.
 This link takes you to the A to Z of benefits with useful contact numbers where appropriate. Visit www.dwp.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-a-z.
 Information about benefits and services you may be able to get and how to apply, including forms you can download. Visit this website at www.dss.gov.uk.
The place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information is www.direct.gov.uk.
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