Support to Work

Are you worried that returning to work could affect your benefits or leave you worse off financially?

If you're aged 18 - 65, there is now support available to help you get a better understanding of whether you're claiming all the support you're entitled to, including benefits, grants and support with childcare costs. 

A specialist caseworker can also offer support with potential employment disputes and benefits challenges as well as offering specific advice for those who are disabled or have specific health conditions. 

Please contact the Customer Enabling Service on 0191 520 5555 or email  [email protected] and one of our specialist caseworkers will contact you to discuss further.

Additional help and support

The links below also offer information on a range of support options: 

• Check your benefit entitlement
• Lightning Reach financial support portal
• Money Adviser Network
• Local support including legal aid housing advice
• Access to work grant
• Help with childcare costs