Cost of Living Support

Cost of living support for all Northumberland residents, providing trusted advice and information, helping with the financial support available and bringing people together in their local communities to stay safe and well.

Here’s advice to help Northumberland families and individuals

Here you’ll find information to support you, your family, friends, and neighbours, with the cost of living including payments that you may be eligible for and who to contact for support.

Northumberland Communities Together has a wide network of community spaces, places and people across our county that are here to support you.

If you would like to speak to someone, phone our Northumberland Communities Together response hub on 01670 620015 from 9am to 6pm 7 days a week or email NCT@northumberland.gov.uk.

If it is urgent

If you think someone may need immediate support, help or protection ring our emergency response line OneCall on 01670 536400 - 24/7, 365 days a year

Pension Credit is worth an average of £3,900 per year

If you are eligible, you could also be entitled to a range of additional support like:

Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in
Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in
A Council Tax discount
A free TV licence if you are aged 75 or over
Help with NHS dental treatment, glasses, and transport costs for hospital appointments, if you get a certain type of Pension Credit
Help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Find out how to apply for Pension Credit