Get winter support - no appointment required

Who can come?

Anyone living in a high-rise in the area is welcome.

What can we help with?

We’re here to listen and help with any questions or worries you have, big or small.

When and where?

Find the block you live in below to see when we’re next nearby and where the session will be held.

The Citizens Advice Gateshead team is coming to your area. We’ll be holding friendly drop-in sessions in community spaces close to your high-rise block. You can come along and talk to us about anything—benefits, housing, work, or anything else you’d like to discuss. There’s no need to book, and there’s no pressure. Just come in for a chat and enjoy free tea, coffee, and biscuits.

Our sessions are relaxed and informal. You can stay for as little or as long as you like. We’re here to help you find the support you need.

Check the table below to see when and where we’ll be holding our next drop-in sessions near your building. You can let us know you are attending an event here!

If you cannot access the service at any of the times below, you can also get advice by calling us on 0191 490 4343 or by email at traiblazer@citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk

Block	Block location	Where can you find us?	When can you find us?
Acomb Court	Harlow Green	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Adelaide Court	Central – Mulgrave Terrace	Greenesfield Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ	There will be a drop-in at Greenesfield Business Centre scheduled for Monday 16th February 2026 and Monday 23rd February 2026, both at 1:30pm to 3.30pm.
Barford Court	Allerdene	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Bedale Court	Harlow Green	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Beacon Court	Beacon Lough – Bluebell Close	Larkspur House (next to Larkspur Community Primary School), Beacon Lough East, Gateshead NE9 6SS	There will be a drop in at Larkspur House from 11am to 1pm starting on Tuesday 27th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Bensham Court	Bensham Court, Gateshead, NE8 1XY	Bensham Court, Gateshead, NE8 1XY	📢 Come to our special event at Bensham Court on Tuesday 17th February 12pm-2pm and get a free goody bagThere will be a drop in at Bensham Court from 10am to 12pm starting on Wednesday 28th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Brisbane Court	Central – Mulgrave Terrace	Greenesfield Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ	There will be a drop-in at Greenesfield Business Centre scheduled for Monday 16th February 2026 and Monday 23rd February 2026, both at 1:30pm to 3.30pm.
Fell Court	Beacon Lough – Bluebell Close	Larkspur House (next to Larkspur Community Primary School), Beacon Lough East, Gateshead NE9 6SS	There will be a drop in at Larkspur House from 11am to 1pm starting on Tuesday 27th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Lough Court	Beacon Lough – Bluebell Close	Larkspur House (next to Larkspur Community Primary School), Beacon Lough East, Gateshead NE9 6SS	There will be a drop in at Larkspur House from 11am to 1pm starting on Tuesday 27th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Melbourne Court	Central – Mulgrave Terrace	Greenesfield Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ	There will be a drop-in at Greenesfield Business Centre scheduled for Monday 16th February 2026 and Monday 23rd February 2026, both at 1:30pm to 3.30pm.
Newbolt Court	Felling – Sunderland Road, NE8 3NX	The Salvation Army Gateshead Community Church Tennyson Court, Sunderland Rd, Gateshead NE8 3EY	There will be a drop in at The Salvation Army from 1pm to 3pm starting on Thursday 29th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Thursday 12th March 2026.
Park Court	Central – Hopper Street	Kittiwake Library, High West Street, Gateshead NE8 1EJ	📢 Come to our special event at Kittiwake Library on Tuesday 24th February 12:30pm-2:30pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Kittiwake Library from 1pm to 3pm starting on Wednesday 28th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Peareth Court	Central – Hopper Street	Kittiwake Library, High West Street, Gateshead NE8 1EJ	📢 Come to our special event at Kittiwake Library on Tuesday 24th February 12:30pm-2:30pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Kittiwake Library from 1pm to 3pm starting on Wednesday 28th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Regent Court	Central – Charles Street	Kittiwake Library, High West Street, Gateshead NE8 1EJ	📢 Come to our special event at Kittiwake Library on Tuesday 24th February 12:30pm-2:30pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Kittiwake Library from 1pm to 3pm starting on Wednesday 28th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Ripley Court	Harlow Green	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
St Cuthbert's Court	Bensham – St Cuthbert’s Road	St Cuthbert's Court	Dates for February 2026 soon to be announced.
Stretford Court	Allerdene	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Sydney Court	Central – Mulgrave Terrace	Greenesfield Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ	There will be a drop-in at Greenesfield Business Centre scheduled for Monday 16th February 2026 and Monday 23rd February 2026, both at 1:30pm to 3.30pm.
Tennyson Court	Felling – Sunderland Road	The Salvation Army Gateshead Community Church Tennyson Court, Sunderland Rd, Gateshead NE8 3EY	There will be a drop in at The Salvation Army from 1pm to 3pm starting on Thursday 29th January 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Thursday 12th March 2026.
Willerby Court	Harlow Green	Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Chowdene, Gateshead NE9 7TU	📢 Come to our special event at Chowdene Family Hub on Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-3pm and get a free goody bag There will be a drop in at Chowdene Family Hub from 11am to 1.30pm starting on Tuesday 10th February 2026. This will be a weekly session until the final session on Tuesday 10th March 2026.

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