Benefits and Grants

Welfare benefits

The benefits system provides practical help and financial support if you are unemployed and looking for work. It also can provide you with additional income when your earnings are low, if you are bringing up children, are retired, care for someone, are ill or have a disability.

Many people are missing out on benefits that they may be entitled to. Use the link to the Turn2us - Benefits Checker and find out if you could claim any additional help with benefits or tax credits.

Tax credits

Tax credits are payments from the government. If you are responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit

Help provided by Stockton Council

Housing and Council Tax Benefits
Help for those on low income to help pay their rent and council tax.
Financial support for School Children & Students
Free School Meals, School Clothing Grants, and School Education Grants
Help to Improve your Home
Assistance with Home Improvements, Help with Energy Saving, Disabled Facilities Grant.

Where to get independent advice

You can get free independent advice from;

Stockton and District Advice and Information Service
Bath Lane
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 2EQ
Telephone Advice (01642) 607445 or Appointments (01642) 633877.