Benefits All employment related benefits organisations

All employment related benefits organisations

help people with legal, money, energy and other problems. They give free, independent and confidential advice. They are based at City Library and run drop in sessions or you can make an appointment.

Citizens Advice Northumberland provide free, confidential, impartial advice in the North East on a range of issues, including debt, fuel debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, relationships, etc. It has offices throughout Northumberland.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. The department administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits.

Disability North provides information and advice on all aspects of disability for disabled people, their families and carers.

The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers tailored support to help people become job-ready. They provide one to one support and group sessions.

Help to find a job, set up a business, get back into work and help with certain benefits.

Joining Forces is a veterans support project covering Tyne and Wear and hosted by several Age UK organisations.

Mental health matters offers registered care housing, support housing and employment support for people with mental health concerns.

Money Helper provides free, unbiased independent money and benefits advice.

give benefits advice and support to people who live in Newcastle and are in one of the priority groups, such as over 65 years old