Help with living costs

Child benefits A monthly payment made to anyone bringing up a child or a young person. Most people looking after a child or young person can get it.
Family Fund Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) Apply for items that will help meet your child’s additional support needs and make family life easier.  This includes kitchen appliances, clothing, bedding sensory toys, tablets, laptops, or even a much-needed family break. 
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Can help with extra living costs if you have a disability and struggle doing certain tasks or getting around. You can get PIP even if you are working or get other benefits. 
NHS Healthy Start Scheme This scheme is for people who are pregnant, have children under the age of 4, and who receive certain benefits. It gives you money to buy milk, fruit and vegetables
Universal Credit Universal Credit is a benefit payment for people under Pension Credit age. It provides one payment for housing, employment, children and income.
Council Tax Support Have some or all of your council tax paid for you. 
Kids eat free (or for £1) - Money Saving Expert Find restaurants, pubs and cafes where kids can eat free during school holidays each year 
Help with money
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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