COVID Winter Grant Scheme

This scheme is now closed

Our COVID Winter Grant Scheme will support residents across the city with the cost of food and fuel/utility bills.  

Families who receive free school meals for their children will receive a meal voucher that will be distributed by the school, these families will also be eligible to claim £30 towards the cost of your gas and/or electric.  

If you have received a letter from us please use the form below to claim your support:
 

This scheme is now closed
 

Your payment will be made on a top up voucher or into your bank account depending on how you normally pay.  For those without key cards who pay for gas and/or electric by direct debit or by payment after bill, you will need a copy of your latest bill(s) when making the application.
 

To receive a payment, you must apply before 14 February 2021.  
 

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Welfare and Wellbeing Team: Stay Well this Winter 

Newcastle City Council’s Welfare and Wellbeing Team are here to provide support to those who need it this winter. The team primarily provide support for residents who are self-isolating, are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), but also those who generally need some extra help. Residents should always seek help from their friends, family and community first, and use online resources to contact support services directly. Where this is not possible, the Welfare and Wellbeing team can help. We can talk you through how long to isolate for, and what you can and cannot do if you are CEV. We can signpost you to food banks who can help you with free or low cost food, and in an emergency, we may be able to provide a food parcel. We can refer you to our finance teams who can offer advice and support around debt, budgeting, benefits and other financial issues.  

To get support, please complete this online form or visit www.newcastle.gov.uk/welfare . Alternatively, call 0800 170 7001 or 0191 277 8000, and someone can complete the form on your behalf. The Team work Monday to Saturday and will be providing a reduced service on working days over the Christmas period. Residents are asked to plan ahead and consider their needs for this time when many support services will not be operating as usual.