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Coronavirus has disrupted the lives of an estimated 30 million children in the United States. In March, 94% of America's schools closed risking wide-scale learning loss amongst children. As school systems across the nation remain closed and the pandemic continues to spread globally, children - especially the poorest and marginalized - are facing increasing health, education and safety risks.

Save the Children believes that decisions to re-open schools must be made at the community level. As such, we will continue to support and supplement learning - whether it takes place in-person, virtually or in a hybrid model, in the nation's most rural communities.

If you have access to the internet at home, here is a list of fun, free educational websites for kids as well as phone and tablet apps to help keep kids learning during the coronavirus outbreak. Most sites include reading and math games, videos, stories and more and all indicate what are age and grade appropriate.

We've organized this list into two categories - preschool and elementary school.
For more facts about coronavirus, including how Save the Children's teams are doing everything we can to build plans to keep children protected and healthy, visit our Coronavirus Response page.

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Coronavirus has disrupted the lives of an estimated 30 million children in the United States. In March, 94% of America's schools closed risking wide-scale learning loss amongst children. As school systems across the nation remain closed and the pandemic continues to spread globally, children - especially the poorest and marginalized - are facing increasing health, education and safety risks.

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Mental Health Resources For Children and Young People

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Free mental health resources, posters, lesson plans and activity sheets for primary and secondary school staff, and mental health professionals working with children and young people.

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Free primary and secondary school teaching resources - BBC Teach

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We prepare young people with skills for life. Each year we help over 460,000 girls and boys enjoy fun and adventure while developing skills to succeed. Do more. Learn more. Be more.

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The brilliant thing about dancing is you don't need any special kit or even much space. There are loads of ways you can shake it to a beat:

find a live performance or music video of your favourite song and try to copy the dance routine - if it doesn't have a routine, create your own!

have a competition to see who can come up with the best new dance moves - can you make up a signature move for yourself?

if you have the space and enough people, a game of musical chairs is always a winner

Or get moving with your favourite Disney characters with one of our dancing Shake Up games:

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Fun things to do with your child to help with their communication skills. Almost any daily activity is a chance to talk, bond and have fun with your child.

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Below is information on opening times and support services available in Lewisham over the Christmas holiday period, including a list of Christmas community meals.This information was compiled by Community Connections Lewisham with support from Good Food Lewisham. Please email goodfood@lewishamlocal.com if you have additional updates to add to this list.You can download a printable version of this list here.Christmas Meals in the run up to Christmas DayThe Bear Church at Evelyn Community Centre E

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Providing confidential recovery-oriented model for substance use for people aged 18 or over offering support, advice and treatment options for people, their family members and friends who live in Lewisham.

Our Service

We work with specialist GP hubs in the borough to help people who have concerns about drug or alcohol use, developing a thorough understanding of an individual ' s health needs, sharing exp ertise and creating personal care plans.

We're here to help

We offer one-to-one support sessions, psychosocial interventions, group work interventions, community detoxes, needle exchange, a counselling service, healthcare assessments and onward referrals.

We also provide a 12-week relapse prevention aftercare service for people who have reached their treatment goal and require additional support to maintain abstinence. After 12 weeks we can refer you to education, training and employment providers, mutual aid, and counselling.

Who is this service for

People 18 years of age and over

People who live in Lewisham

People who are worried about their own drug and/or alohol use

People who are worried about someone elses drug and/or alcohol use

Get support

Use our secure online referral form to refer yourself or someone else for our support

Make a referral

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Lewisham Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS) - Waythrough

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No one should go hungry - we're here to help

Food banks in our network welcome and support everyone who is referred to them, always acting with respect and without judgment. Volunteers will give a minimum of three days' emergency food and offer support to resolve some of the difficulties you might be facing.

How to get a food voucher

In order to get help from a food bank you will need to be referred with a voucher, which can be issued by a number of local community organisations (for instance schools, GPs and advice agencies). Your local food bank can advise which agencies can help. Find your local food bank here.

If you're worried about money and struggling to afford essentials, the free helplines below offer personalised support:

If you live in England or Wales

please call Help through Hardship for free to talk confidentially to a trained Citizens Advice adviser on:

0808 208 2138
(Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Closed on public holidays.)
They can help address your crisis and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to. If needed, they'll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel from your local food bank.

Please ask the adviser if you need a translator, this will be provided via Language Line. If you can't hear or speak on the phone you can use Relay UK. Find out how to use Relay UK →

If you live in Northern Ireland

please call for free to talk confidentially to a trained Advice NI adviser on:

0800 915 4604
(Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Closed on public holidays.)
They can help address your crisis and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to. The advisers can also provide specialist debt and budgeting advice to people calling the line. For more information, click here. If needed, they'll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel from your local food bank.

Visiting a food bank

We know that visiting a food bank can seem daunting, but all the food banks in our network will offer you a warm welcome in a safe environment. Trained volunteers will provide a listening ear and support to find further help while your food parcel is prepared.

What's in a food parcel?

A parcel consists of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable tinned and dried foods, which provide at least three days of healthy, balanced meals for individuals and families.

Support beyond your emergency food parcel

Many food banks in our network offer additional support . This might be guidance on where to find help with benefits, housing and debt, or a referral to a specialist advisor (sometimes within food banks themselves). If your food bank does not offer additional services, please call the free helpline above.

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Turn2us is a national charity offering information and practical support to people facing financial insecurity. We help people gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other support - online, by phone and face to face through our work in communities and the organisations we partner with.

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Millions of people across the UK have have noticed our food, energy and petrol costs rising and talk of further rises can be really worrying. Step Change have some great advice on how to help you now and how to be prepared for any further changes.

How can I reduce the impact of this crisis on my finances

Put together a budget and understand what bills are the most important

See if you can increase the amount of money you've got coming in

Look at ways to reduce your spending

New to Step Change? Get debt advice

They are here for you online 24/7. Or switch to phone - lines are open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm. If you need to stop and come back later, that's fine.

I don't know what to pay first

If you are falling behind with important bills it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Focusing on bills that could mean that you may lose your home such as your mortgage or rent, bills such as gas and electric that could leave you cut off from services or bills where essential items could be repossessed (taken back) such as car loans are good places to start.

Paying your rent if you are a Lewisham authority tenant

As a tenant you are responsible for keeping your rent payments up to date, otherwise you may lose your tenancy with the Council. If you are having trouble paying your rent, talk to your housing provider as soon as possible and let them know you are having difficulties.

Help with your energy bills

SELCE says "Around 18% of households in Greenwich and Lewisham are in 'fuel poverty' - which essentially means they have to make the financial choice between heating their homes or putting food on the table. Sadly, the number of people in fuel poverty in South East London is above average for the capital."

SELCE can help you with:

Energy advice by phone or at drop-in cafés: we provide one-to-one advice on reducing energy bills, energy bill debt, keeping your home warmer (or cooler) and accessing grants for home energy efficiency improvements. When social distancing allows we run energy advice cafes in five Boroughs across South East London: Lewisham, Greenwich, Bromley, Bexley and Southwark

Home visits: this is more personalised advice for installing basic efficiency measures in your home. We can also help you access further support to keep your home warmer/cooler

Workshops for community groups: these sessions cover energy saving, reducing bills and the dangers of living in cold homes

Workshops for front line workers: giving guidance to carers who help to manage their clients' energy bills

General advice on home energy saving: we provide a package of support for reducing energy bills and making homes energy efficient.

If you would like to book a consultation call SELCE on 0204 506 6751 or 0808 169 1779 or get in touch via email at energy.advice@selce.org.uk.
Finding out if you're getting all the benefits that you're entitled to

Debt charity Turn2Us estimate that seven million people in the UK are missing out on approximately £15 billion of unclaimed benefits and 45% have never checked their benefit entitlement. Several organisations have benefit calculators which can help you find out if you are getting everything you're entitled to.

Getting emergency help with money

If you are really struggling at the moment Step Change have a great Emergency Help page to help you out.

Getting help with food

More families than ever are needing help to feed themselves and their families, and many of those people are in work. You can find your local foodbank here.

To get help from your local foodbank you'll need to be referred by one of the following:

You can also visit your local foodbank and they may be able to help you contact someone who can help you get vouchers for food, toiletries and small top ups for your fuel.

The Lewisham Household Fund

Lewisham Council received £2.6m to support residents with food, utility bills, and water rates. This was called the Household Fund and was distributed to the following groups;

Families with children receiving free school meals;

Families with children not receiving free school meals but receiving housing and/or council tax benefit;

Single people/couples without children receiving housing and/or council tax benefit.

Care leavers and special guardian carers.

They also set aside some funding to support households who, without support, would face homelessness for rent arrears.

They wrote to all those households entitled to receive support and advised them how to access the support. Schools also issued vouchers to parents of all children receiving free school meals. For those receiving support for children receiving free school meals, the vouchers would have been issued for the October and February half-term and the 2 week Christmas holiday period. If you have received confirmation that you are entitled to receive support but have been unable to redeem it online and need some help, you should forward your details to their dedicated support staff through the e-mail below;

If you are unable to access services on-line, please contact their dedicated help-line on 020 8314 3111. If you didn't receive support vouchers but your children receive free school meals, please contact your child's school directly.

Please note that the voucher you received had an expiry date of 31 March 2022. They have been able to get the expiry date extended but would suggest you redeem and use your voucher as soon as possible.

Healthy Start Benefits

Pregnant women and families with children under the age of 4 may be eligible for help to buy fruit, vegetables, beans, pulses and milk if they are on certain benefits.

Those who are pregnant and under 18 years old will qualify even if they don't receive any benefits.
Benefit value * £4.25 provided each week of pregnancy (from 10 weeks)

Example of how the Healthy Start benefit can help families:

Pregnant women

£4.25 per week

Infant 0-12 months

£8.50 /child per week

Child 1-4 years

£4.25 /child per week

Example: A family entitled to the Healthy Start benefit with a baby aged 6 months and a toddler aged 3 years old, would receive £12.75 weekly or £51 per month

* £8.50 each week for children from birth to 1 year (per child)
There are over 1600 eligible families in Lewisham (January 2022) who are missing out on payments to buy vegetables, fruit, legume/lentils/beans and milk. For more information on the scheme and how to apply please visit the healthy start website.
* £4.25 each week for children between 1 and 4 years old (per child)
I'm pregnant. What help is available?

During pregnancy you're entitled to:

You can continue to receive both of these free for up to one year after you've had your baby. You can find out more about receiving free dental treatment during pregnancy on the NHS website.

I'm pregnant and already on benefits. Can I get more help?

If you or your partner receives one of the following benefits, and you're expecting your first child, you may be eligible for a Sure Start Maternity Grant:

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit

Working Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element

Universal Credit

The grant helps towards the costs involved with having a baby, and you won't need to pay it back. You can find out more about the Sure Start Maternity Grant, and check your eligibility, on the Government website. In Scotland, the same scheme is called the Best Start Grant.

Free School Meals

You could save up to £400 a year if your child gets free school meals and it will mean they get a healthy school lunch every day. Your child is entitled to free school meals if your combined annual household income is below £16,190 (as assessed by HMRC) and you get one of the following benefits:
Apply for free school meals

income-based: income support or jobseeker's allowance (not eligible if on contribution based jobseeker's allowance)

income-related: employment support allowance (not eligible if on contribution based employment support allowance)

universal credit

income support

the guaranteed element of state pension credit

support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

child tax credit only.

If your child attends Turnham Academy, Hatcham Temple Grove, St Georges Academy or Tidemill Academy you have to contact the school directly.

Grants from Family Fund

If you're raising a disabled or seriously ill child, Family Fund might be able to help. There are three things to consider when applying to Family Fund:

Are your family eligible? We help families living in the UK on low incomes. Check our eligibility criteria to find out if this could be you.

If you have applied to us before, check when you can you apply again.

Is your child eligible? We use our own criteria to assess your child or young person's additional support needs. Look at our child and young person eligibility criteria to see if we might be able to help.

Get an application form. If you've read the information and think you would be eligible, you can get started right now and register to apply online, download an application pack or we can send a pack to you.

We cannot provide an additional grant for a further child within the same family until 12 months have been reached since a previous grant was applied for. Please note that the time frame of an application for grants are family specific and not child specific.
(For example if you apply for a grant on 13/12/2021 for child 1, you cannot make another grant for any other child within the same family until 13/12/2022)

For further support contact:
Watch their video here Applying for the first time? You can now register and apply online.

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Our Parent Champion service

Parent Champions are ordinary parents who have experience of local services such as schools, youth offending or social care. They can help by:

Providing the support you need to enable you to understand how youth offending, social care and schools work

Helping you to keep your child safe and assist you to find activities for your children

If you have a child aged between 10 and 24, get in touch with us to find out more. A Parent Champion will contact you and offer you up to 3 sessions to talk through the information and support that you need.

Get in touch

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Lewisham's libraries provide quality resources so our communities can be well informed, healthy and inspired. Visit our libraries for books, Wi-Fi and PC use. Explore our eLibrary for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and reference services.

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UPCOMING CENTRE CLOSURES

Please note upcoming closures at our centres:

LEWISHAM SALVATION ARMY
Tuesday 24 October

PERRY RISE BAPTIST CHURCH
Thursday 2 November

ST JOHN'S CHURCH DOWNHAM
Wednesday 8 November

DEPTFORD SALVATION ARMY
Monday 13 November

GIVING BY PAYPAL

If you'd like to make a quick donation to Foodbank you can send payments via PayPal to [email protected]

Need a food parcel?

To get a referral, please contact an organisation that you are in contact with like a support worker, school, housing association, Citizens Advice, GP or faith organisation.

If you do not have a support organisation, you can ask for a food voucher by calling Help Through Hardship (0808 208 2138) or Advice Lewisham (0800 231 5453), both freephone.

All other enquiries should be made to Lewisham Foodbank on 07938 071854.

Need to refer?
If you are an organisation wanting to refer someone for support with food, please email us at[email protected]

OUR NEW WAREHOUSE ADDRESS

Lewisham Foodbank Warehouse
New Hope Centre
353H Bromley Road SE6 2RP

(opposite Homebase)

Where we are
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Children and families information service

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Everything you need to know about services for children and families in Lewisham.

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parent-led group supports local families by providing information, advice and a listening ear Family Wellbeing Centres: located across Brent they deliver early help for children and families Parenting programmes: we offer courses on how to deal with early years through to teenage years Brent Parent Carer Forum: this SENDIASS: provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND and their parents and carers.

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Find your nearest Family Wellbeing Centre along with information about parenting support services, toddler groups and early help and services for families.

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Find and join your local library, renew and reserve books reference titles, audiobooks and magazines, book rooms, space and computers.

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Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility. We work with other agencies to make sure children are protected and safe from harm.

Hackney Education employees must:

take responsibility for safeguarding children and young people;

carry out carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children or young people; and

promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Are you worried about the safety or wellbeing of a Hackney child or young person?

If you feel a child is atimmediate risk of harm, it is important to consider whether you need to call the Police on 999 to report your concerns, so that they can take immediate action to keep a child safe where needed.

Parents/carers

To discuss your worries with a social worker, please phone Hackney's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):

020 8356 5500 - this telephone line is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday only (excluding bank holidays)

Outside of office hours, if your concerns are urgent, you can call our Emergency Duty Team on 020 8356 2710

Professionals

If a case is already allocated within Hackney Children and Families Services, please contact the child's allocated Unit to discuss your concerns.

Where a child is not open to Hackney Children and Families Services, and you feel your concern is urgent, please call MASH on 020 8356 5500. This phone line is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Outside of these hours, please contact the Emergency Duty Team on 020 8356 2710.

In all other circumstances, please complete a MASH referral form. Information submitted via form will only be reviewed during office hours.

Please note, it is the expectation that you will have always spoken to the family before making a referral to MASH, unless you feel that doing this will place a child at immediate risk of harm.

All decisions in MASH about the most appropriate next steps for a child and family are made in line with the Hackney Child Wellbeing Framework.

Where you are unsure about what support a child and family needs, or whether you should make a referral to MASH, please call MASH and ask for a consultation with a member of the team.

City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Board

City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Board is responsible for agreeing how organisations promote children and young people's well-being. The board has signed up to the London Child Protection Procedures which set out how professionals must work together to protect and promote the well-being of children.

Out of School Settings (OOSS) project

Many young people participate in some form of organised activity outside of school. The Out Of School Settings (OOSS) project aims to help parents and carers make sure that their children are happy, safe and protected in after school and extra-curricular activities. It also highlights what to do if you have any concerns about a setting.

Hackney helpline to tackle child exploitation

In 2015, Hackney Children and Young People's Services and the NSPCC, in conjunction with the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Board (CHSCB) and its partners, launched a campaign appealing to adults in particular to share any concerns they have about the exploitation of Hackney children and young people, specifically around:

gang involvement or activity;

sexual exploitation or abuse; and

radicalisation.

Exploitation of our children and young is a significant risk to their safety and wellbeing, yet indicators suggest it is under-reported in all of the above areas. Working in partnership with both the CHSCB and NSPCC seeks to encourage the public to share information and concerns while providing an alternative route to support than more conventional channels.

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Who are we? Jobcentre Plus is the part of the Department for Work and Pensions and delivers support services that help people claim working age benefits. People between the ages of 18 - 65 are considered to be of working age..

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Housing Benefit information from your council

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Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent

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Havering Council and YMCA Thames Gateway Group have teamed up to open a new service offering vital support to help Ukrainian refugees to settle in to the borough.

The new one-stop shop - based at YMCA Romford, Rush Green Road - has brought together a number of different Council services and local partners to provide essential help to get Ukrainian guests in Havering set up for a new life in the UK. This includes:

Opening a bank account

Registering for a National Insurance number

Applying to join a GP practice

Applying for Universal Credit

Signposting to other key services and community groups.

The 'shop' is open every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. There is no need to make an appointment - visitors are encouraged to come along when best suits them. A translator will be on hand to offer extra help and there will also be food and drink available for those attending.
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
"I am pleased that the Council has been able to join together with the YMCA to open this new One-stop shop for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Havering.

"It is already proving to be a lifeline to many families and individuals as they set about trying to establish a new life here in our borough. Simple things such as setting up a bank account or registering with a GP can often become daunting and difficult in a foreign place or in a second language. This service is there to lend a much-needed helping hand to our new residents.

"Many of the people arriving here have been through a horrific ordeal and it will take time to settle into a new place to call home. As ever the Council and our local partners such as the YMCA are rallying to support and welcome these people to our borough. We will not turn our backs on the Ukrainian people at their time of need and just as we did with the Afghan crisis last year and as we always do - Havering is ready to rise to the challenge and help however we can."
Dave Ball, Chief Executive of YMCA Thames Gateway Group, said:
"Coming to a new country out of necessity rather than choice must be an incredibly overwhelming thing. Perhaps you speak a little of the language but maybe you don't. And even if you do, navigating the systems in place that will allow you to work and open a bank account, will not be simple.

"As a community organisation, we're so pleased to be able to provide support to the Ukrainian people arriving in Havering. I believe this is the very least we can do and we hope to be able to extend the support out more widely to our communities, once we have developed the model in conjunction with Havering Council."

The new one-stop shop is now open at the YMCA Romford, 29 Rush Green Road, RM7 0PH.

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New service offering vital support to help Ukrainian refugees

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Havering Council and YMCA Thames Gateway Group have teamed up to open a new service offering vital support to help Ukrainian refugees to settle in to the borough. The new one-stop shop - based at YMCA Romford, Rush Green Road - has brought together a number of different Council services and local partners to provide essential help to get Ukrainian guests in Havering set up for a new life in the UK.

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Supporting the local community

We have been supporting local people in Hackney for 10 years. In 2021, we accommodated 19,320 visits from people with food and household items. We also connected people in crisis to relevant support including financial management, debt and housing advice, and mental health organisations.

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We have been supporting local people in Hackney for 10 years. In 2021, we accommodated 19,320 visits from people with food and household items. We also connected people in crisis to relevant support including financial management, debt and housing advice, and mental health organisations.

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Information on Free School Meals and Uniform Grant to include eligibility, how to apply for support and contact details.

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Help and information for patients and carers on the cost of living.

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Food Banks & Emergency Assistance - Search Results

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Apply for emergency food or fuel vouchers - Carers Support Merton

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Emergency food or fuel vouchers for unpaid Carers who live in the London Borough of Merton

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No pet should have to go hungry. And no one should have to choose between feeding themselves or feeding their pets. Hard times can happen to anyone, and with pets in the family there are more bowls to fill when money is tight.

If you're struggling to afford food for your dog, cat, or small pet, we're here for you and will be happy to welcome you to our Blue Cross pet food banks, without judgement.

We can help you with pet food and other items including bedding and litter.

We welcome donations of food or money for our pet food banks. Each and every one will help keep pets with their loving families.

As well as running our own pet food banks, we have partnered with other organisations around the UK to provide pet food at human food banks across the country.

We've partnered with Pets at Home to place pet food donation stations in every store. All donations collected by your local Pets at Home store go to food banks in your local community.

Who can use a Blue Cross pet food bank?

Anyone struggling to feed their pets can visit our pet food banks and collect the food they need. We understand that coming to a food bank can be difficult. We won't ask you for a voucher or proof of need, and our team will welcome you without judgement.

As well as running our own Blue Cross pet food banks, we provide pet food to our partners to give out through their own food banks. Food banks run by our partners each have their own ways of working and to use them you may need a referral from a frontline professional or Citizens Advice, or to show them a voucher.

How to get pet food

We run Blue Cross pet food banks at some of our animal hospitals and rehoming centres. We also collect pet food and give these donations to local food bank partners to give out.
Find a pet food bank near you
Blue Cross pet food banks currently support dogs, cats and small pets chinchillas, degus, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits and rats. Because we rely on donations, we can't guarantee we'll have stock for all pets at all times. Please call us before you visit to check what we have in stock.

Our partners operate differently from the pet food banks we run at our own Blue Cross rehoming centres and animal hospitals. You may need to call ahead or provide a referral to get support. Visit their websites to find the latest information on how to get help.

Frequently asked questions
Is there a charge for using Blue Cross pet food banks? I'm not able to travel to you, can you deliver to me? Can I request my pet's usual brand of food? My pet needs a special diet, can you help me? Is supermarket own brand and other cheap pet food ok to give my pet? Will changing the type or brand of food make my pet ill? What if I'm running low on dog food? What if I'm running low on cat food? My pet's new food has upset their stomach. What should I do? My pet won't eat their new food
Is it OK to feed dog food to my cat?
Is it OK to feed cat food to my dog? Is it OK to feed my pet on table scraps? What about feeding treats? Can you help with vet fees? I have had to find a new home for my pet because I could no longer afford them and I'm devastated I need to rehome my pet as I can't afford them anymore What other help is available for pet owners who are struggling to afford their pets' care?
Is there a charge for using Blue Cross pet food banks?

No. Our pet food banks support anyone struggling to afford their pet's food. We will never ask you for money to use our pet food bank.

I'm not able to travel to you, can you deliver to me?

Some of our pet food banks have volunteer drivers who can deliver to pet owners who are unable to travel. Please contact your nearest Blue Cross pet food bank to ask if this is available locally to you.

Can I request my pet's usual brand of food?

If we have your pet's usual brand in stock you we will be able to give it to you. We are reliant on donations so are unable to ensure we always have particular brands.

My pet needs a special diet, can you help me?

Depending on stock, we are able to cater for some special diets for eg for senior pets or puppies and kittens. We are unable to help with prescription diets as these need to be prescribed by your vet. If you are having trouble affording prescription diets, speak to your vet to ask about any lower cost alternatives, or payment plans they may offer that could help spread the cost.

Is supermarket own brand and other cheap pet food ok to give my pet?

Yes, if it says "complete" on the label. By law, pet food companies have to ensure any food they label as "complete" gives a nutritionally complete balanced diet for the species it is made for. "Complementary" food will only provide part of the nutrients your pet needs to be healthy.

Will changing the type or brand of food make my pet ill?

New food can cause digestive problems so, if possible, introduce it over a few days. Mix a quarter of the new food with most of the old food and gradually switch over a couple of days until you have changed over fully. Cats may take longer to adjust from moist to dry food so you can try soaking dry food to encourage them.

What if I'm running low on dog food?

We know times are hard. If you only have a little or no dog food left there are things you can do to make sure your pet doesn't go hungry.

This advice is for emergency situations only as doing this in the long term can lead to serious health problems, particularly so for puppies. If you can, spread complete dog food out over the whole period so your dog has some balanced food each day. Bulk it out with rice, pasta, water-soaked oats or cooked potatoes. If you have it, you can add cooked egg, plain cooked meat, and/or boiled veg such as carrots or broccoli.

Avoid salty, spicy or fatty food and never feed bones.

What if I'm running low on cat food?

We understand these aren't decisions you'd wish to make. If you only have a little bit of cat food left to last a few days, spread the cat food out over the whole period so that your cat has some balanced food each day.

Cats need to eat meat, so make sure they have some animal protein such as cooked meat or fish. You can mix in cooked veg or rice to bulk it out. Don't give them salty, spicy or fatty food, or bones.

Cats may be more likely to eat new food if you warm it up a bit.

My pet's new food has upset their stomach. What should I do?

Stomach upsets are often caused when new food is introduced too quickly. If you introduced it slowly over a few days, give their digestive system a chance to rest for 24 hours by feeding small amounts of cooked chicken, scrambled egg, plain rice or pasta. After the 24 hours, try the new food again in very small amounts.

My pet won't eat their new food

If your pet is otherwise healthy, give them 48 hours to eat the new food. If you can, try mixing it with their previous food. You could try adding some flavour like a tiny amount of marmite or tinned pilchards. Warming the food up a little will bring out the flavour too. Don't give your pet any treats during the period you're introducing a new food.

Is it OK to feed dog food to my cat?

Not long term. A cat could eat dog food as a one-off and be OK, but if a cat is fed dog food over any length of time they will suffer from serious deficiencies in essential nutrients that felines need. This may cause them long term health issues such as blindness and heart disease.

Is it OK to feed cat food to my dog?

A dog can eat cat food and be OK, however, cat food is higher in protein than dog food and can cause dogs digestive problems, so it is not advisable for any length of time.

Is it OK to feed my pet on table scraps?

It's not ideal for puppies or kittens as they need a balanced diet to help them grow, however, an adult dog or cat will be OK for a couple of days as long as you avoid the following foods: salty, spicy or fatty food; bones, raisins; grapes, chocolate, avocados, nuts, and foods sweetened with xylitol.

What about feeding treats?

Treats are not a complete diet and can be high in fat, so feed sparingly. If you need cheap treats for training your pet, use tiny amounts of flavoursome human food, such as small cubes of marmite on toast or tiny amounts of cheese (pea sized or smaller).

Can you help with vet fees?

Blue Cross provides free and reduced cost veterinary treatment for pet owners who receive means-tested benefits and who live in our catchment area. Find out if your pet is eligible for Blue Cross vet help.

I have had to find a new home for my pet because I could no longer afford them and I'm devastated

Being forced to part with a much-loved pet is extremely difficult and very upsetting. We're here to listen if you'd like someone to talk to about how you're feeling. Our Pet Bereavement Support Service is completely free and all our trained listeners have experienced pet loss themselves, so they really do understand. Call or email us, confidentially.

I need to rehome my pet as I can't afford them anymore

Blue Cross rehoming services may be able to help find a new home for your pet if you can no longer afford to care for them. Our teams understand how difficult this decision is to make, and will support you through the process without judgement.

What other help is available for pet owners who are struggling to afford their pets' care?

Alongside Blue Cross, there are several other pet charities that may be able to help owners on low income

If you need help with vet bills, speak to your vet about setting up a payment plan that could help to spread the cost over a longer period.

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If you're struggling to afford to feed your dog, cat or small pet, Blue Cross pet food banks are here to help.

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Merton Animal Hospital, Universal Credit Help

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Merton Animal Hospital, Universal Credit Help

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Credit unions are community organisations that offer savings and low-interest loans. They are run by members for the benefit of members.

The Croydon, Merton and Sutton Credit Union (CMSCU) is open to anyone who lives, works, studies or volunteers in these three London boroughs.
Visit the CMS Credit Union website
What Credit Unions do

Credit Unions have three main aims:

to encourage members to save regularly

to provide low-interest loans to members

to provide members support and advice managing their financial affairs

If you're a member, you can make regular deposits into savings, amounting to as much or as little as they can afford. These savings form a common pool from which low-interest loans can be made to members. Members can only apply for a loan after:

having been a member of the credit union for one year and

have been making regular savings deposits

Visit the CMS Credit Union website or calling 020 8760 5711.

Security

Credit Unions must be registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA), and they are covered by the Credit Union Act 1979.

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Credit unions offer convenient savings and low-interest loans to their members.

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You can log into your library account and renew items, simply click on "account" at the top right hand side of the screen, entering your library card number and PIN.

If you're not already registered, sign up for a free library membership to access free services including PressReader for newspapers and magazines and Libby and BorrowBox for eBooks and eAudiobooks. Members can also borrow up to 20 physical items at one time. Books are issued for three weeks and can be renewed if no other person is waiting.

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You can log into your library account and renew items, simply click on "account" at the top right hand side of the screen, entering your library card number and PIN. If you're not already registered, sign up for a free...

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We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.

We update our list of urgently needed items every week. Click here for a list of what we need most.

We've got a whole page on how you can help us this Christmas - click here to find out more.

Where we are
Get directions & opening times

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Wimbledon Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

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We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger? Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work. We update our list of urgently needed items every week.

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Kids eat free at Gordon Ramsey restaurants

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Kids eat free at Gordon Ramsey restaurants

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Kids Eat Free at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

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Join us at Bread Street Kitchen for a delicious three course meal that the kids will love. Kids go free with each adult meal - View menu & book today!

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Our Kids Eat for £1 deal has been extended! Monday to Friday from 3pm, our kids' menu is even better-value as kids eat for £1 when you buy an adult main meal*. You can even feed the whole family for under £15!

Monday-Friday, you can enjoy a kids' main meal for £1, with the purchase of every 1 adult main meal bought in the same transaction. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with our breakfast or any other offer or set menu. All food must be ordered at the same time. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time.

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Kids Eat for £1 At Your Nearest Sizzling Pub

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Monday to Friday, all day during the holidays, get a kid's meal for £1 with any adult meal. Skip the washing up, find a Sizzling pub near you & book that table!

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Kids Eat Free at Tesco - Kids Cafe Menu - Tesco Café

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Take advantage of Tesco's kids eat free scheme; available in Tesco Cafés when an adult makes a purchase with a Clubcard. Find your nearest store today.

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Lean into autumn with a warming line-up of classic hot drinks and limited-edition flavours, or if you're peckish, sample our sandwiches, wraps and toasties. In the mood for something more hearty? Try one of our delicious hot meals, including our new and improved jacket potatoes and toppings.

And when it's time for something sweet, we've got brand-new treats - indulge in sticky toffee pudding or one of our classic mince pies. Yum!

Check out our menus to see what's available in-store this season, plus all of our allergen and nutritional infomation.

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Pausa Coffee Shops - Coffee Shop Finder | Dunelm

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Pausa Coffee Shops are now open. Find the nearest Dunelm coffee shop for opening times & the latest menu.

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Check out all the events and exhibitions we have coming up at Pitzhanger.

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Find a full list of prices and concessions.

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Concession Rates- London Transport Museum

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Concession Rates- London Transport Museum

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If you think you're entitled to free entry but can't find your ticket type, please get in contact with our Bookings team.
*Concession rates

Concession rates apply to:

Senior citizens (60+)

Students (with valid student ID card)

Visitors with disabilities (also entitled to a free carer/companion ticket)

**Local Residents

Local resident rates apply to residents of Westminster, Holborn, Bloomsbury, Kings Cross, Waterloo, Vauxhall, Borough, Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle.

***Universal and Pension Credit

Available to people on:

Universal Credit

Pension Credit

Working Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit

Employment and Support Allowance

Universal Credit & Pension Credit Annual Passes are sold on an individual basis. Each named passholder must provide individual proof of receipt of one of the above.

Proof of latest correspondence is required, either printed or on an electronic device. You can access your correspondence and relevant proof by logging into the gov.uk website.

Off Peak Annual passes

1 Off Peak Annual Pass holders can visit the Museum in Covent Garden Monday to Friday after 2pm during term time and Summer school holidays as designated by Westminster City Council. Off Peak Annual Pass holders are not eligible to visit during other school holidays or half term breaks.

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Find out about our Annual Pass options to visit the Museum. Passes are valid for a year, and kids go free!

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Visit RHS Gardens for £1

At the RHS, we're keen to share the joy of gardening with as many people as possible. So, from 1 April 2023, if you receive any of the following benefits, you'll be able to visit RHS Garden Wisley for just £1:

Universal Credit

Pension Credit

Housing Benefit

Child Tax Credit

Working Tax Credit

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

You can book £1 tickets for yourself and up to five people coming with you. This can be a mixture of children and adults. Only one member of the party needs to be receiving benefits. You will need to present proof of your benefits on arrival at the garden.

Please note: This offer applies to standard garden entry only and is not valid on separately ticketed events such as RHS Glow.

The £1 ticket scheme is one of the many ways we are making our gardens more accessible. Up to two carers with a disabled visitor, schoolchildren on guided and self-guided school visits, under 5s, affiliated horticultural societies and community groups supported by the RHS Community Outreach programme can all visit RHS Gardens for free.

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Visiting RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey / RHS Gardening

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Wisley is open to visitors who live nearby. To access the garden please pre-book a time slot in advance of your visit.

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Reduced price London Zoo tickets

We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with us, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at London Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting London Zoo, our Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.

Tickets from as little as £3 per person

Universal Credit tickets

We know how hard things are for many families on low incomes right now, and we want to do what we can to help.

We have made reduced price tickets to London Zoo available for those currently receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance.

These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3's go free and do not need to book - but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket).

These tickets must be booked online in advance of your visit, as only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.

If you can afford to spend a little bit more on your ticket, please consider adding a voluntary donation of £1 on tickets. These donations are crucial to our vital conservation work around the world protecting wildlife.
Find out how we spend your donations
We allocate tickets flexibly based on how many overall visitors we expect. Keeping the zoo safe and fun for everyone is our priority, along with the welfare of our animals.

We may release additional Universal Credit tickets for sold-out dates closer to the day, so keep checking back.
Book universal credit tickets
If reduced price Universal Credit are unavailable for the date you select, please try another date. Only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate, so please do not travel to the zoo without a ticket even if you are eligible for reduced price entry.

What you need to bring

You will need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to our friendly staff at the admissions gate. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
How to get a proof of benefits letter
Unfortunately, we won't be able to accept reduced price tickets unless you are also able to show one of the above documents (per household) as proof of eligibility.
The Universal Credit tickets offer has proved very popular, so please be prepared to queue to enter the Zoo, especially at peak times like weekends and during school holidays. To minimise waiting time we recommend arriving later in the day, or choosing to visit at off-peak times.
Good to know

We know that travel and food & drink can really add up on a day out. We have wonderful restaurants, cafes and refreshments areas in our zoos, but if you are on a budget you are welcome to bring your own food and drink.

Our shops sell keepsakes and souvenirs from as little as £1.

Our Zoos may differ from others, so if it's your first time at our Zoos it's good to know that:

Your food is for humans only! We don't allow visitors to bring food for our animals. For their wellbeing, they all have a very specialist controlled diet.

We have talks, but not 'shows'. We want our visitors to enjoy and learn about our precious animals, and for the species we look after to have as natural wild behaviour as possible. So, you can enjoy fun and informative short talks from our presenters throughout the day - but we don't ask our animals to participate in 'shows'.

The homes we build for our animals are carefully designed to provide places for them to explore, rest and, yes, sometimes to hide if they're feeling shy! You're sure to see a whole host of amazing animals during your day, but some may be more challenging to spot, so our friendly volunteers and staff are always happy to help.

You'll find our full Terms and Conditions of entry here.
Important notes:

Please book online in advance to avoid disappointment

Regular admissions tickets, including those for anyone coming along with you, must still be booked online and in advance.

We're operating a cashless system on our sites and we ask that you pay with credit or debit cards, or contactless payment methods only.

Frequently asked questions

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Universal Credit tickets to London Zoo | London Zoo

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Your local food banks work with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis.

Getting a Food Voucher

We provide a minimum of three days' nutritionally balanced, tinned and dried food donated by the local community.

What's in a Food Parcel?

Food banks provide emergency food on presentation of a voucher. Our trained volunteers will offer a warm welcome...

Visiting a food bank

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Westminster Foodbank - The Trussell Trust

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Your local food banks work with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. Getting a Food Voucher We provide a minimum of three days' nutritionally balanced, tinned and dried food donated by the local community. What's in a Food Parcel?

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Westminster libraries and archives | Westminster City Council

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Westminster libraries have some amazing things on offer, both online and in person.

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Overview
Introduction
Camden has a proud history of investment in nursery places because the evidence shows that high quality provision helps children to thrive and succeed in later life.

All three and four year olds are entitled to a free 15 hour nursery place. Camden currently provides an extra 15 hours for these children in its school and Council-run nurseries (30 hours in total). We call this our 'enhanced offer' and we are the only council in the country that provides this.

The Government is keen to ensure that all nursery age children across England have access to high quality nursery provision and to support parents to take up paid work. It is therefore introducing changes to:

· the number of hours of nursery provision that children are entitled to

· the way that nursery places are funded.

These changes will affect the amount of free early education and childcare available to parents in Camden from September 2017. Below you will find more information on the changes and our proposals for a new offer in Camden. We want to know what you think. We are also asking schools, nurseries and childminders what they think about our proposals.
New national early years policy Extended free nursery places
From September 2017 the three and four year old children of working parents will be entitled to an additional 15 hours (30 in total) of free nursery provision in any registered childcare setting.

To be eligible for the additional 15 hours:

· both parents, or the sole parent in a one parent family, must be working

· each parent must have a weekly minimum income equivalent to 16 hours at the national minimum wage or living wage, and

· neither parent must have income of more than £100,000 per year.

The Department for Education estimates that 850 three and four year olds in Camden will meet this criteria.
New national funding formula
The way nursery places are funded in Camden is based on the Council's local priorities. Camden currently has the highest hourly rate of early years funding in the country because we have long recognised the importance of good universal provision.

The introduction of a national funding formula from April 2017 aims to achieve a fairer allocation of funding across the country. As Camden currently receives the highest level of funding, we are one of the few local authorities whose funding will decrease. The national funding formula also sets out how local authorities must pass on funds to providers of nursery provision.

· For more details on the new funding formula, visit gov.uk/dfe
What this means for Camden
The new national policies mean Camden will no longer be able to afford our current level of free nursery provision to those three and four year olds who are in school or Council-run nurseries. If we kept the current offer, at the same time as introducing the new national policies, we would be left with a funding gap of more than £5 million. In the current climate of reducing public spending, we cannot afford to fund this extra amount. This means we will need to stop providing our additional 15 hours for the three and four year olds in school and Council-run nurseries from September 2017 (our 'enhanced offer').

No three and four year olds currently receiving the enhanced offer will be affected.
A revised offer of free nursery provision for Camden
We want to ensure that the borough continues to be a place where everyone can succeed and nobody gets left behind.

We are very proud of our nursery provision, and the positive impact it has made on the lives of many children and their families across the borough. We are proposing therefore to introduce a new, more targeted enhanced offer of nursery provision in Camden. We propose to fund an additional 15 hours of free nursery provision (30 hours in total) for three and four year olds who meet the current criteria for two year old free nursery provision. The criteria is:
Your child:

has a current statement of special educational needs (SEN) or an education, health and care (EHC) plan

receives Disability Living Allowance

has left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order

is looked after by a local authority.

Your family is receiving the following benefits:

Income Support

income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Universal Credit

tax credits and you have an annual income of under £16,190 before tax

the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act

the Working Tax Credit four-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit).

This still represents a considerable investment by the Council in nursery places but targets that investment at those children we believe will benefit from it the most.
How to respond
This consultation runs from Monday 13 February until midnight on Sunday 5 March so you need to respond to this questionnaire before then.

More information is available at camden.gov.uk/earlyyearsfunding

If you have any queries about these proposals or the consultation, you can email your questions to earlyyearsfunding@camden.gov.uk

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Parents - proposed changes to the way free nursery places are funded in Camden

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Here you can find your local job centre offices in and around Redbridge. Your local job centre can administer claims Jobseeker's Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.

Redbridge JobCentre Plus
High Road
Seven Kings
Ilford
London Borough of Redbridge
IG3 8EJ
United Kingdom

Telephone: 0800 169 0190
Textphone: 0845 608 8551

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If you have concerns about the safety or the well being of a child, please contact your local authority children's social care team. Contact details are available below:

Barking & Dagenham

Barnet

Bexley

Brent

Telephone: 020 8937 4300
Out of hours: 020 8863 5250
Fax: 020 8397 1986
Secure Email: Family.FrontDoor@brent.gov.uk
Web link: https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/children-and-family-support/child-protection-and-care/child-protection/contact-our-protection-team/

Bromley

City of London

Telephone Children's Services : 020 7332 3621 (9.00am- 5.00pm, Mon - Fri)
Email: children.duty@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Secure email: Children.Duty@cityoflondon.cjsm.net
Out of hours: 020 8356 2710emergency.duty@hackney.gov.uk

Camden

Telephone: 020 7974 3317 (9.00am- 5.00pm)
Out of hours: 020 7974 4444
Email: LBCMASHadmin@camden.gov.uk
Secure email: LBCMASHadmin@camden.gov.uk.cjsm.net

Croydon

Croydon MASH Team
MASH line:0208 255 2888 (urgent enquiries between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday) Duty Line: 020 8726 6400 (non-urgent and all other hours)
Email: mash@croydon.gov.uk (not referrals)
Concerned About a Child (including link to referral portal): https://www.croydon.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/child-protection-and-safeguarding/report-concern-about-child

Ealing

Telephone: 020 8825 8000
Out of hours: 020 8825 8000
Fax: 020 8825 5454
Email: ECIRS@ealing.gov.uk
Secure Email: Via Egress - please telephone if unable to access Egress directly.

Enfield

Telephone: 020 8379 5555
Out of hours: 020 8379 1000
Email: childrensmash@enfield.gov.uk
Secure Email: childrensmash@enfield.gov.uk

Greenwich

Hackney

Hackney First Access Screening Team (FAST)
Email: fast@hackney.gov.uk
Secure Email: fast@hackney.gov.uk or fast.account@hackney.cjsm.net
Tel: 020 8356 5500
Tel: 020 8 356 2710 (Out of Hours)
Fax: 020 8356 5516 / 17

Hammersmith and Fulham

Haringey

MASH Telephone: 020 8489 4470
MASH email: MASHReferral@haringey.gov.uk
Out of hours: 020 8489 0000
LSCB Telephone: 020 8489 3145 / 5837
LSCB Email: lscb@haringey.gov.uk

Harrow

Telephone: 01708 433 222
Out of hours: 01708 433 999
Fax: 01708 433 375
Email: tmash@havering.gov.uk
Secure email: tmash@havering.gcsx.gov.uk

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Islington

Telephone: 020 7527 7400
Out of hours: 020 7226 0992
Email: CSCreferrals@islington.gov.uk
Secure Email: CSCTreferrals@islington.gov.uk

Kensington and Chelsea

Kingston Upon-Thames

Contact our children's Single Point of Access (SPA) Team (Open 8.00-6.00 pm, Mon-Fri)
Telephone: 020 8547 5008
Secure Email: spa.referrals@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Out of Hours Duty Social Worker:
If you need to speak to someone urgently outside of hours, please ring the Duty Social Worker on:-
Telephone: o 20 8770 5000

Lambeth

Telephone: 020 7926 5555 (24 hours)
Email: helpandprotection@lambeth.gov.uk
Secure Email: helpprotection@lambeth.cjsm.net

Lewisham

Merton

Telephone: 020 8545 4866/3736
Out of hours: 020 8770 5000
Fax: 020 8545 4198
Email: mertonLSCB@merton.gov.uk
Merton MASH:020 85454227 (Out of Hours: 020 8770 5000)
Secure Email: MertonLSCB@merton.gov.uk.cjsm.net

Newham

Redbridge

Richmond

Contact our children's Singe Point of Access (SPA) Team (8.00-6.00pm, Mon-Fri)
Telephone: 020 8547 5008
Out of hours: 020 8770 5000
Secure Email: spa.referrals@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Southwark

Sutton

Telephone: 020 8770 6001
Out of hours: 020 8770 5000
Email: mash@sutton.gov.uk
Secure Email: mash@sutton.gov.uk.cjsm.net

Tower Hamlets

Telephone: 020 7364 5606 / 5601
Out of hours: 020 7364 4079
Fax: 020 7364 2656 / 2655
Secure Email: MASH @towerhamlets,gcsx.gov.uk

Waltham Forest

Wandsworth

Telephone: 020 8871 6622
Out of ours (after 5pm): 020 8871 6000
Email: IPOC@wandsworth.gov.uk
Secure Email: ipoc@wandsworth.cjsm.net

Westminster

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We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.

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Mental Health Floating Support Service and the Out of Hours Telephone Support Service

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Contact details

Flat 14, Sessile Court, 111 Maple Rd, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 9LS
Tel: 0208 845 3091

Overview

The service is commission to provide a low to medium risk housing related floating support service for adults with primary diagnosis of mental health needs including dual diagnosis. This service is offered to individuals who are subject to Section 117 aftercare and or who's needs have been assessed under the Community Care Act.

The service operates only on week days between 8:30am - 6:00pm with some elements of the service available outside of normal working hours [early evening and weekend].

Also linked to the floating support service is a shared living and general needs accommodation service. Each house is shared between two tenants. They have their own bedroom, shared use of kitchen, living room, bathroom and garden.

In total 6 customers are supported to live within this service.

The service has no staff presence on site.

Notting Hill Housing: is the registered social landlord and provides the tenancy agreement for these properties.

The floating support service has availability for 93 customers.

The floating support service is a short-term service, which normally means that an individual programme of support will last for up to 2 years. However, where there is good reason for support to continue beyond 2 years we would endorse continuing the provision of the service up to the point where the customers no longer require it, or an alternative service would be more appropriate.

What we offer

Support customers to develop and maintain independent living skills

Support customers to maintain their tenancy

Work in partnership with external agencies to support the customer with their well being

Plan and deliver outcome focussed, person centred support

Support customers to achieve their aspirations

Areas supported

The service is able to provide support in the following areas:

Budgeting, paying bills and preventing debts.

Support with applying for welfare benefits such as Housing Benefit / Universal Credit, Council tax benefit and Personal Independence Payment.

Support to gain access to specialist advice.

Encourage customers to monitor their own health and wellbeing so they are aware of when they may need to access other services.

Encourage customers to manage their own medication.

Support customers to manage their mental health and gain access to mental health services as appropriate.

Observe mental health and where appropriate contact available mental health services.

Support customers to access education, training, employment or voluntary employment.

Support customers to maintain positive family and social relationships.

Support customers to make use of community resources.

Support customers to make meaningful use of their leisure time so they do not feel isolated or lonely.

Support customers to develop daily living skills.

Support customers to set up their home including advice on arranging connection of utilities and obtaining suitable furniture.

Support customers to maintain safety and security of their home.

Customer groups

For people to be eligible to receive the Service they must be:

Aged 18 and above with a mental health primary support need;

Eligible for care services under the Care Act, 2014 or section 117 of the Mental Health Act, 1983;

Ordinarily resident in the London Borough of Hillingdon; and

Either subject to the Care Programme Approach or likely to be subject to it.

Referrals

The Floating Support Service only accept referrals from the Hillingdon Community Mental Health Teams.

Nomination to the Supported Housing Shared Houses is made by the Community Mental Health Teams managed by the CNWL.

Nominations will then be discussed and agreed by the Mental Health Complex Care Panel.

Once a referral is received, we will arrange with the person referred and the referring agency to be present at an initial assessment meeting.

The purpose of the meeting will be to provide them with information of support provided and to discuss whether or not the floating support service will suit their support needs.

Following from the decision made based on the assessment we will either start them in support or decline the referral.

Facilities

Support is delivered in a variety of settings, including customers accommodation, community settings and, where relevant, in the customer's workplace.

The Out of Hours Telephone Support Service

The Out of Hours Telephone Support Service supports current customers and those who have previously received support from our Hillingdon Floating Support service, who may be in crisis or at a risk of crisis.

The Out of Hours Telephone Support Service operates between the hours of Monday to Friday 17:00pm to 08:00am and 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

The contact phone number is 0808 196 2148

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Applying online

If you get Universal Credit, you can apply online if:

you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4 years old

your family's monthly 'take-home pay' (also called 'earned income') is £408 or less from employment

If you get Child Tax Credit, you may be eligible for Healthy Start if:

your family's annual income is £16,190 or less

you do not get Working Tax Credit

Most people who get Child Tax Credit can apply online. You can apply online if you're either:

more than 10 weeks pregnant and have children under the age of 4

not pregnant but have children under the age of 4

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and have other children who are all aged 4 or older, you'll need to apply by email or phone.

To apply online, you'll need your:

name

address

date of birth

National Insurance number

baby's due date (if you're pregnant)

benefit award letter if you're over 18 - make sure you enter the exact details shown on your benefit award letter

Make sure that your details are up to date with HMRC or DWP - you may wish to contact them to check or update your details before you apply.

Applying by email or phone

You can apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant, or have at least one child under 4 years old, and get either:

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Pension Credit (which includes the child addition)

You can also apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and either:

under 18 years old and not getting any benefits

getting Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

If you get Child Tax Credit, you'll need to apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and have other children who are all aged 4 or older.

You can apply by either:

Phone lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Find out about call charges (opens in a new tab).

If you're not a British citizen but your child is

You might be eligible for Healthy Start depending on your immigration status.

You can get Healthy Start if all the following are true:

Your biometric residence permit (BRP) or your online immigration status (opens in a new tab) will say if you cannot claim public funds. You might also have a letter from the Home Office about it.

To apply for Healthy Start, ask for an application form via email. Only use this email address if you think you cannot claim public funds because of your immigration status.
Healthystartclaim@dhsc.gov.uk

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End Furniture Poverty does not provide furniture or grants for furniture and white goods, we are here to direct you to the right source of support for you.

If you are on a low-income and unable to afford furniture and white goods, there are a number of ways in which you can get help. Carefully read through the options and consider speaking to your local Citizens Advice to help you to submit applications.

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Protect your cat - it's kinder to neuter. Are you looking for cat neutering near you? We supported eligible cat owners with financial assistance to neuter over 120,000 pet cats in 2022.

If you're looking for help with the cost of neutering your cat, you might be able to use our reduced cost neutering scheme.

The average cost in the UK for neutering is around £50-£100 plus £20-£30 for a microchip. With our neutering scheme you could get your cat neutered and microchipped for £10.

Am I eligible for help with the cost of neutering?

If you meet any of the following criteria you can get your cat neutered and microchipped at one of our participating vets for £10:

receipt of any of the following means-tested benefits: universal credit, income support, housing benefit, council tax benefit, pension credit, income-based ESA, income-based JSA, working tax credits and child tax credits

have a household annual income of less than £25,000 before tax

are a full-time student living away from home

How to book a neutering appointment

Please contact a participating vet directly to book an appointment and it is important that you let them know you can use the Cats Protection £10 neutering scheme (because you meet one or more of the above criteria). You can find a participating vet by using our map below.

From 10 June 2024 you'll be legally required to microchip your cat if you live in England, or you could face a fine of up to £500.

Cats Protection and PDSA

Do you take your animals to a PDSA PetAid hospital? We work closely with PDSA to support low cost neutering for the cats of owners on a qualifying benefit through their PetAid hospitals. Please visit the PDSA website to find your nearest hospital.
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What is a concessionary membership?

At Better, we want to help everyone get active. That's why we offer off-peak concessionary gym and leisure centre memberships. This membership is offered at a lower price than our standard memberships and is designed for anyone in receipt of benefits in the UK.

If you are eligible for a concessionary membership, you'll get access to Better gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes in your local area* at a discounted rate. As with all our memberships, you'll also enjoy a range of benefits like free gym inductions and access to specialist trainers at the gym.

So, if you're looking to get healthier for less, bring it to Better, where everyone is welcome.
* Membership not available in Manchester or Welwyn and Hatfield.

Alongside off-peak* leisure, swim and gym discounts, a Better concessionary membership grants you:

Inclusive access to gyms in your local area, offering cardio, resistance, functional, weight and stretch zones

Inclusive access to our swimming pools in your local area

Inclusive access to our full fitness class programme at your local centres

7-day priority advanced booking online or via the Better UK app

Access to free WIFI in Better centres

Option of rolling monthly Direct Debit payments with no contract for added flexibility

Up to 50% off other activities and services

Option of free personalised fitness induction when you visit our gyms

Free access to an expert fitness instructor, who'll create a personalised exercise programme based on your needs

Access to a six-week programme of refocus sessions to keep you feeling motivated

What's more, by signing up for a Better concessionary gym membership, you'll be helping out your local community. We're a not-for-profit organisation, meaning your membership fees are reinvested into the community - we're not about trapping you into long contracts or hefty payments, just helping everyone stay active and healthy.

If you don't want to be restricted by off peak times, choose our Better Health Membership, a monthly membership which offers the freedom to use our facilities anytime, anywhere.
*Some exclusions and off peak restrictions apply. Facility access subject to availability, refer to home centre and individual location page for facility listings. Peak and off-peak time vary by location.
HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS

Am I eligible?

Our discounted concessionary membership is available to anyone who receives any of the following benefits:
Apply online today

Housing benefit

Income Support

Job Seekers' Allowance

Working Families Tax Credit

Carers Allowance

Universal Credit payment page, dated within 3 months with value greater than £0

Residence permit card with refugee settlement within 1 year of issue date

Application Registration card (ARC) Asylum Seekers within 1 year of issue date

Freedom Bus Pass (Yellow)

Disability Personal Independence (PIP) Payment

National Disability card

Disabled Persons Railcard

Employment & Support Allowance

Disability Living Allowance

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To apply for a concessionary membership, join online or visit your local centre to sign up. In either case, you'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility. If you receive PIP, we accept a disabled ID card as proof of eligibility. All documentation must include the customer name and be in date (either valid for a year or be before the expiry date). See our terms and conditions for more details.

We offer 12-week programmes to individuals who want to gain the skills and confidence to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Uncover our variety of referral schemes and which one will help you reach your goals.

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Individuals who've been granted refugee status in the last 6 months can apply for a free 6-month Better Health Saver (Off-Peak) membership. Check your proof of eligibility and start your application online today.

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If you are registered as disabled, you are eligible for our Inclusive UK membership which gives you inclusive access to all our facilities across the UK, at any time.

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Frequently asked questions

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Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a great form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. From children's swimming courses to adult classes, we offer a range of swimming lessons for everyone.

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A Better concessionary membership is a discounted gym, swim and fitness class membership for those receiving benefits. Check if you're eligible online today.

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What is a concessionary membership?

At Better, we want to help everyone get active. That's why we offer off-peak concessionary gym and leisure centre memberships. This membership is offered at a lower price than our standard memberships and is designed for anyone in receipt of benefits in the UK.

If you are eligible for a concessionary membership, you'll get access to Better gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes in your local area* at a discounted rate. As with all our memberships, you'll also enjoy a range of benefits like free gym inductions and access to specialist trainers at the gym.

So, if you're looking to get healthier for less, bring it to Better, where everyone is welcome.
* Membership not available in Manchester or Welwyn and Hatfield.

Alongside off-peak* leisure, swim and gym discounts, a Better concessionary membership grants you:

Inclusive access to gyms in your local area, offering cardio, resistance, functional, weight and stretch zones

Inclusive access to our swimming pools in your local area

Inclusive access to our full fitness class programme at your local centres

7-day priority advanced booking online or via the Better UK app

Access to free WIFI in Better centres

Option of rolling monthly Direct Debit payments with no contract for added flexibility

Up to 50% off other activities and services

Option of free personalised fitness induction when you visit our gyms

Free access to an expert fitness instructor, who'll create a personalised exercise programme based on your needs

Access to a six-week programme of refocus sessions to keep you feeling motivated

What's more, by signing up for a Better concessionary gym membership, you'll be helping out your local community. We're a not-for-profit organisation, meaning your membership fees are reinvested into the community - we're not about trapping you into long contracts or hefty payments, just helping everyone stay active and healthy.

If you don't want to be restricted by off peak times, choose our Better Health Membership, a monthly membership which offers the freedom to use our facilities anytime, anywhere.
*Some exclusions and off peak restrictions apply. Facility access subject to availability, refer to home centre and individual location page for facility listings. Peak and off-peak time vary by location.
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Am I eligible?

Our discounted concessionary membership is available to anyone who receives any of the following benefits:
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Housing benefit

Income Support

Job Seekers' Allowance

Working Families Tax Credit

Carers Allowance

Universal Credit payment page, dated within 3 months with value greater than £0

Residence permit card with refugee settlement within 1 year of issue date

Application Registration card (ARC) Asylum Seekers within 1 year of issue date

Freedom Bus Pass (Yellow)

Disability Personal Independence (PIP) Payment

National Disability card

Disabled Persons Railcard

Employment & Support Allowance

Disability Living Allowance

War Time Pension Holders

To apply for a concessionary membership, join online or visit your local centre to sign up. In either case, you'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility. If you receive PIP, we accept a disabled ID card as proof of eligibility. All documentation must include the customer name and be in date (either valid for a year or be before the expiry date). See our terms and conditions for more details.

We offer 12-week programmes to individuals who want to gain the skills and confidence to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Uncover our variety of referral schemes and which one will help you reach your goals.

Discover more

Individuals who've been granted refugee status in the last 6 months can apply for a free 6-month Better Health Saver (Off-Peak) membership. Check your proof of eligibility and start your application online today.

Apply now

If you are registered as disabled, you are eligible for our Inclusive UK membership which gives you inclusive access to all our facilities across the UK, at any time.

Find out more

Frequently asked questions

You may also like

Fitness Classes

From energetic cardio classes to relaxing mind and body sessions, find a fitness class that works for you at your local Better leisure centre.

Find out more

Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a great form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. From children's swimming courses to adult classes, we offer a range of swimming lessons for everyone.

Find out more

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End Furniture Poverty does not provide furniture or grants for furniture and white goods, we are here to direct you to the right source of support for you.

If you are on a low-income and unable to afford furniture and white goods, there are a number of ways in which you can get help. Carefully read through the options and consider speaking to your local Citizens Advice to help you to submit applications.

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Help finding furniture for families, individuals and support workers - please note we do not provide furniture ourselves.

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In addition to eating a healthy diet, we recommend everyone, especially pregnant and breastfeeding women and children aged six months to five years take a vitamin D supplement to help them grow and maintain strong bones and prevent other diseases.

If breastfeeding you should also be taking vitamin D to ensure that your own levels are high enough to benefit your baby. To help baby get off to the best start, in Waltham Forest you will receive three free bottles of vitamin tablets for yourself, and three free bottles of vitamin drops for your baby, each bottle provides two months worth of free vitamins. We strongly recommend that children continue these vitamin drops up to the age of five.

At the new birth visit, your health visitor will tell you when to start giving your baby the vitamin drops depending on how your baby is feeding. Breastfed babies should start the vitamins at four weeks of age.

If you are registered on the national Healthy Start Scheme, you will receive vouchers which you can use to continue to get free vitamins as well as weekly supplies of fresh milk and vegetables. Lots of shops accept Healthy Start Vouchers but if you are having trouble finding local shops where you can use your vouchers call 0345 607 6823.

For where to collect your baby's free bottles of Healthy Start vitamin drops or to exchange vouchers for vitamins please see useful contacts.

Healthy Start Voucher Scheme
You qualify for Healthy Start if you're at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old and you or your family get:

Income Support, or

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, or

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or

Child Tax Credit (some exclusions apply), or

Universal Credit (some exclusions apply).

You also qualify if you are under 18 and pregnant, even if you don't get any of the above benefits or tax credits. See your midwife or health visitor for an application form or call the Healthy Start helpline on 0845 607 6823 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk

See your midwife or health visitor for an application form or call the Healthy Start helpline on 0845 607 6823 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk

Where do I get my free Healthy Start vitamins?

Ask your midwife or health visitor if you have any questions about the local or national Healthy Start vitamin scheme.

When you finish your free bottles of vitamins, please continue to take Vitamin D supplements available at your local pharmacist.

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Waltham Forest - Child health & common illnesses - A parent's guide from birth to five and beyond

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In addition to eating a healthy diet, we recommend everyone, especially pregnant and breastfeeding women and children aged six months to five years take a vitamin D supplement to help them grow and maintain strong bones and prevent other diseases.

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Foodbanks are non-profit making organisations that give food parcels to those in crisis who don't have enough money to buy food themselves.

The Trussell Trust foodbank provide three days of emergency food and support.

Each food parcel contains nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food. Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food. There are also 'supermarket collections' where shoppers can donate items from their shopping basket.

Every referral to a Trussell Trust foodbank is made by frontline care professionals, such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, welfare officers, the police and probation officers. They will identify that a person is in crisis and will issue a food voucher. If you have a concern about a resident, they need to have a referral from one of these agencies to be able to access the foodbank.

Local food banks

Another option is to contact one of the borough's many community food organisations. These friendly local food hubs can help you access free or affordable food. The Council has recently worked closely with these five.

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Ways to make your life easier and safer when eating and preparing food, and how to get support through food parcels if you are struggling.

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Protect your cat - it's kinder to neuter. Are you looking for cat neutering near you? We supported eligible cat owners with financial assistance to neuter over 120,000 pet cats in 2022.

If you're looking for help with the cost of neutering your cat, you might be able to use our reduced cost neutering scheme.

The average cost in the UK for neutering is around £50-£100 plus £20-£30 for a microchip. With our neutering scheme you could get your cat neutered and microchipped for £10.

Am I eligible for help with the cost of neutering?

If you meet any of the following criteria you can get your cat neutered and microchipped at one of our participating vets for £10:

receipt of any of the following means-tested benefits: universal credit, income support, housing benefit, council tax benefit, pension credit, income-based ESA, income-based JSA, working tax credits and child tax credits

have a household annual income of less than £25,000 before tax

are a full-time student living away from home

How to book a neutering appointment

Please contact a participating vet directly to book an appointment and it is important that you let them know you can use the Cats Protection £10 neutering scheme (because you meet one or more of the above criteria). You can find a participating vet by using our map below.

From 10 June 2024 you'll be legally required to microchip your cat if you live in England, or you could face a fine of up to £500.

Cats Protection and PDSA

Do you take your animals to a PDSA PetAid hospital? We work closely with PDSA to support low cost neutering for the cats of owners on a qualifying benefit through their PetAid hospitals. Please visit the PDSA website to find your nearest hospital.
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Are you looking for cat neutering near you? We support thousands each year with our financial assistance schemes and regional campaigns.