Benefits and discounts

Our local offer for 2023 includes:

allocation of a personal advisor (PA) when you are 16 years of age
Council Tax exemption until age 25
Setting Up Home Allowance of £3000 (from 1 April 2023)
first TV license
Winter Fuel Allowance
employment, education and training (EET) incentives
opportunities for traineeships and apprenticeships within Gateshead Council
higher education financial support (up to £6000 per academic year)
contact with a care leaver ambassador
birthday allowance
Christmas or festival allowance
leisure card - free access to Gateshead Council leisure centres until age 25
free travel pass for Tyne and Wear

Speak to your PA to find out how you can access these benefits.

We review and update our local offer for care leavers every January.