Benefits and support
Here you will find information on benefits, advice and support.
Benefits help and advice
There are many services within the Council and other organisations that can provide you with help and advice regarding benefits.
Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit
Find out more about support available for housing benefit and Council Tax.
Benefits challenges and appeals
If your claim for benefit or tax credits has been refused or if you disagree with a decision about your benefit entitlement, you may be able to challenge this. Find out more about how to appeal.
Personal Independence Payment
Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a payment to help you with everyday life if you've an illness, disability or mental health condition.
Discretionary Housing Payments
Eligibility criteria for Discretionary Housing Payments and how to apply.
Universal Credit
Eligibility criteria for the government benefit Universal Credit and how to apply.
Here to Help
Here you will find information on the benefits, advice and support available to you to help you through the cost of living crisis.
Household Support Fund (HSF)
Funding to help those who are struggling to pay their energy costs, water bills, food, and other wider household essentials.
Welfare assistance schemes
Information on our back on track schemes.
Request a financial assessment due to changes in the Council Tax reduction scheme
Seek advice and support if you have been adversely affected by the Council Tax reduction scheme.
Support for people with disabilities or long term health conditions
Details of support you may be able to apply for if you have a disability or a long-term health condition.
A Fairer Stockton-on-Tees
We are committed to fighting the fundamental unfair differences that negatively impact people's life chances, quality of life and life expectancy.