As a Gateshead resident, you can access the Money Max service provided by Gateshead Council. This free service is designed to help residents make sure they are receiving all the financial support they are entitled to.
What is Money Max?
Money Max is a free advice service that helps residents maximise their income and reduce household costs. Many people are unaware that they may qualify for additional benefits, grants or discounts, and the Money Max team can help identify and apply for this support.
As a Keelman Homes tenant living in Gateshead, you can access this service to check whether you could receive additional financial help.
What support could you receive?
Money Max advisers can help you check eligibility and apply for a range of support, including:
National benefits
You may be entitled to benefits such as:
- Universal Credit
- Pension Credit
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Child Benefit
- Housing Benefit
Even if you are working or already receiving some benefits, you may still qualify for additional support.
Local support and discounts
The service can also help you access local support available in Gateshead, including:
- Council Tax Support
- Free School Meals
- Healthy Start support
Help with everyday costs
If you qualify for certain benefits, you may also be eligible for other financial help, such as:
- Reduced water bills
- Energy grants or the Warm Home Discount
- Cheaper broadband and mobile tariffs
- Free NHS prescriptions
- A free TV license in some circumstances
Friendly, confidential advice
Once you submit a referral, a trained adviser from one of the organisations delivering the service will contact you. Support is provided by trusted local partners, including Citizens Advice Gateshead, Age UK Gateshead, and Gateshead Council.
They will talk through your circumstances confidentially and help you identify any financial support you could receive.
How to access the service
If you think you may benefit from additional financial support, you can refer yourself to the Money Max service online.
Visit:
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35052/Money-Max
It only takes a few minutes to complete the referral form, and a local adviser will be in touch to help.
