Covid-19 resources

The Best of Bensham team is continuing to work throughout the Covid-19 restrictions, so please get in touch if you’d like to get involved.

Help is available in Bensham if you are finding it hard to cope. The following numbers may be useful:

Gateshead Council Emergency Need Helpline: 0191 4337112

(Open to all, can help with food parcels and anything else related to the Covid-19 outbreak)

St Chad’s Community Project: 0191 4901032

(Emergency food parcels and family support available to residents of Bensham and the surrounding areas)

Age UK: 0191 4773559

(Open to over 50s, help with shopping and welfare phone calls)

Bensham and Saltwell Mutual Aid Helpline: 07933116855

(Open to all, may be able to help with food parcels and offer other support for those effected by the Covid-19 outbreak)