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Moneywise Credit Union has a network of local credit union collection points that offer a convenient way to deposit savings. Local credit union collection points do not provide information about loans or membership queries.
We do not provide a specialist benefit advice service but do offer Newcastle residents some general support with benefit issues. For example:
Moneywise Credit Union has a network of local credit union collection points that offer a convenient way to deposit savings. Local credit union collection points do not provide information about loans or membership queries.
We do not provide a specialist benefit advice service but do offer Newcastle residents some general support with benefit issues. For example:
If you need housing advice, if you are at risk of homelessness or you are homeless and have nowhere to stay, please contact the Housing Advice Centre. Staff at the Housing Advice Centre will assess your situation and give you free confidential advice with the aim of helping you to keep your home or assisting you to find one that meets your needs.
We provide advice and assistance on a range of housing problems, including landlord/tenant disputes, housing options, housing benefit and homelessness. Our specialist debt advice team is available to advise you on all financial issues.
Benefits support
- Support with new applications and managing existing claims for Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Child Benefit, PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance
Housing support:
- Support with rent enquiries and arrears, managing housing applications, repairs, housing packages and utility bills
Advice:
Benefits support and advice (for Czech, Slovakian and Romanian people)
Action for Children
By appointment only - please contact Action for Children
Need help to manage your existing UC online account?
Or need help to submit a NEW UNIVERSAL CREDIT CLAIM?
Amidst growing concerns around the Cost of Living Crisis, our team began to compile a list of resources and where to find help to share with the Connected Voice staff. As the list grew, we felt it would be helpful to share this information publicly on our website.
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
Housing information, advice and enquiries
The West End Hub is open Mondays 10am – 4.30pm, Wednesdays 10am – 2pm and Friday 10am – 4.30pm.
Community Budgeting Support & Advice - Drop In
Mondays 10am -1pm
Get support with budgeting, household bills and accessing online accounts.
Referrals can be made for more formal debt advice and debt management.
Health & Wellness - Drop In
Thursdays 10am - 12pm (excluding 2nd March)
Wellness checks: Blood sugar, Heart rhythm
Health coaching: Weekly weigh and measure, motivation and support to eat well and move more, tools and techniques to manage stress
Housing information, advice and enquiries
Housing information, advice and enquiries
Fortnightly starting 13th September.
This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to:
We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings
First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub.
This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.
Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 4 years now.
It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.
Parents on the Ball is a 10 week programme running in partnership with Action for Children and the Falcons Community Foundation.
The aim of the course is to promote healthy life choices families and to help them gain confidence in their parenting role in a fun and interactive way. They will gain some knowledge around parenting and take part in some physical activities and games that they can share at home with their children.
We know being a parent can be difficult at times. So, the aim of this course is to provide down to earth, straight talking parenting advice, tips and tools to support you in your parenting role.
Topics covered are:
• Looking after yourself as a parent
• Why children behave the way they do
Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-19
We can help with all kinds of things like...
- emotional health and wellbeing
- bullying
- sleep
- bedwetting
- nutrition
- keeping healthy and safe
Send a message and chat with a school nurse - Find @newcastleparentscarers at chathealth.nhs.uk
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone: 0191 282 3319
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319