Having a family can have a big impact on finances, if you are worried about money, debt of finances there are a number of links below that may help or you can pop into your local Family Hub to find out more or contact us here
Foodbanks help families and individuals through times of crisis with the provision of emergency food and supplies.
If you are struggling to make ends meet, feel you are in crisis or want to speak to someone to find out more about supports you can call South Tyneside MASH on 0191 424 5010 or pop into your local Family Hub.
To receive a food parcel, you may need to be referred to a food bank by a professional such as a housing officer, social worker, Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) advisor, doctor or health advisor. Foodbanks available for residents of South Tyneside:
HAF-Reception to Year 11 (5-16yrs)
Eligible children across South Tyneside will continue to access free, nutritious food and engaging activities over the school holidays, as the government has confirmed funding for the holiday activities and food programme (HAF) throughout 2024. These free holiday clubs will continue to run to support parents with childcare costs over the holidays.
Activities include:
This allows South Tyneside to provide for families who are eligible for benefit related free school meals.
Free holiday clubs
The next programme of free holiday clubs is during the school spring holidays (Tuesday 2 April until Sunday 14 April 2024).
Bookings for spring activities will open in March. All events are subject to availability and booking is essential. The sessions take place at several locations in South Tyneside and will include:
Who can attend
To be eligible to attend the free winter holiday club activities, children and young people must:
We are operating on a trust-based booking system which will hopefully allow families who will really benefit from free meals and activities, to access them.
With an ethos of reducing food waste, promoting healthy, affordable food and offering advice on related issues, we drive into the heart of our communities to help local people thrive.
The mobile food service requires no membership and everyone is welcome on board regardless of circumstances.
Goods are sourced to sell at the lowest possible cost to shoppers – with payment accepted by cash, card or by bank transfer.
The upper deck welcomes people to chat, access advice, or take part in organised activities, There’s also a mini-library (‘book swap’) and an awning for some outdoor seating on fine days.
Benefits and financial support
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THE TURN2US BENEFITS CALCULATOR
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Benefits and financial help for parents of disabled children
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
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Debt and money - get help with the cost of living
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Social Prescribing Team
Our aim is to make a difference to the lives of the people we work with, through promoting the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to practice self-care. Our appointments are longer than typical GP appointments. This gives individuals time to talk about what matters to them.
Here are some of the things that people often like to talk about with us:
We can support individuals to:
Anything discussed will be kept confidential however if an individual discloses information which highlights that someone is at risk, we may need to share this with relevant organisations.
Anyone aged 16 or over living in South Tyneside can access our services free-of-charge.
Contact us directly on 0191 432 9838 or fcc.abu@nhs.net
Speak to staff at your GP practice:
First Contact Clinical Referral Form