Newcastle residents may be able to benefit from some extra support with the rising cost of living. With many unable to make ends meet due to soaring energy prices, increases on other household bills and the rise of the cost of groceries, many more need help than ever before.
For low-income families on certain benefits, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) are helping out with the extra cost of living payments made throughout the year. Pensioners and those with disabilities are also expected to receive extra payments, too.
But for those who don’t get these benefits or those who need a different kind of help, Newcastle City Council has put support networks in place to help as many as possible. Here’s what they offer and how to access it.
