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If you may be homeless tonight, call Durham housing on 08081 968 406 immediately.

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Programs to contact

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Durham County Council Housing Team

Local Government Program

Help to prevent homelessness, apply for council housing and housing-related benefits in County Durham. Apply online to start a housing support claim.

Open provider page +1-420-481-6015
2

Citizens Advice County Durham - Newton Aycliffe

Nonprofit

Free local advice on housing, benefits and addiction recovery in Newton Aycliffe; book an appointment with Citizens Advice for casework and referrals.

Open provider page +1-534-393-1648
3

Advice in County Durham - Benefits Advice

Local Government Program

One-stop benefits advice in County Durham for universal credit, housing benefit and benefit checks; check entitlement and apply online.

Open provider page +1-420-481-6015
4

Advice in County Durham - Housing

Local Government Program

Practical housing guidance, homelessness prevention and council tenancy info for County Durham; apply online for housing support and priority lists.

Open provider page +1-300-323-1000
5

Advice in County Durham - Healthcare

Local Government Program

Local NHS & community healthcare guidance, GP registration, mental health and addiction referrals; see services and referral routes.

Open provider page +1-300-323-1000
6

Advice in County Durham - Benefits

Local Government Program

Benefits support focused on claims, appeals and welfare checks including senior services; get help with claims and eligibility checks.

Open provider page +1-300-323-1000
7

County Durham Outreach and Support - Debt, Food and Money Support

Nonprofit

Foodbank access, emergency money support and debt advice across County Durham; request foodbank assistance or debt and benefits advice.

Open provider page +1-754-569-8243

Recommended next steps

  • If you may be homeless tonight, call Durham housing on 08081 968 406 immediately.
  • Call Citizens Advice Newton Aycliffe for benefits, debt, housing, legal and foodbank-voucher help.
  • Ask Citizens Advice or another referral agency for a County Durham Foodbank voucher before attending.
  • Contact Groundwork for local advice on benefits, budgeting, housing, energy and consumer problems.
  • Use Advice in County Durham benefits pages to identify appeal, grant and income-maximisation help.
  • For healthcare access or care-related advice, start with the Advice in County Durham healthcare page.
  • Ask Community Spirit Newton Aycliffe about wheelchair loans and signposting to nearby practical help.
  • Bring ID, tenancy letters, benefit notices, bills and bank details to any advice appointment.
  • If you have children, ask Citizens Advice about Healthy Start, childcare costs and local family support.
  • If transport is a barrier, ask each service about phone appointments, outreach sessions or referral options.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security