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Children's Mental Health Support over  Christmas

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Children's Mental Health Support over  Christmas

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Children's Mental Health Week Tips for Families

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Children's Mental Health support available over the Christmas period.

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Seasonal Mental Health Support for Children & Young People

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Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

Income Support

income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

income-related Employment and Support Allowance

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the guaranteed element of Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

If you do not qualify for most benefits (also known as having 'no recourse to public funds'), your child may still be eligible for free school meals. Ask their school or local authority whether they're eligible.

Infant free school meals in England

Your child will be able to get free school meals if they're in a government-funded school and in:

Tell your local authority if you also get any of the qualifying benefits. Your child's school can get extra funding if you do.

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Liverpool City Council - Help with the cost of living.

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2. Cost of living

Many residents are currently struggling with rising living costs. That's why it's important to know what help and support is available now that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Below are some sources of support that could help you or someone you know.

Food support

If you are struggling to feed yourself and your family, you can access support in a number of ways.

Find foodbanks, get help accessing food and find local businesses and organisations offering support.

Primary and secondary children in Liverpool can enjoy free activity sessions and nutritious meals in the school holidays.

How to apply for free school meals in term-time and check if you are eligible.

Energy bills

Advice and support if you are struggling with the rising cost of energy bills.

The Household Support Fund is a government scheme that offers local residents help with keeping warm this winter.

Small changes to how you use your energy will help you save on your bills. Find out how and where to get help with your bills.

Financial support

Information and advice on what benefits and financial support you may be able to get if you are struggling with household costs.

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Community Food Spaces

Community Food Spaces are places where local people come together around good food.

They are commonly led by local community members and local community organisations.

They have good food at the heart of what they do, with many also connecting with activities or services beyond food.

They play a part in tackling local food waste, often using surplus food that would otherwise have gone to landfill.

If you are interested in making new friends, saving money on your food bills, volunteering in your local community or tackling local food waste, use this map to find Community Food Spaces in your local area.

This interactive resource shows community food spaces in Liverpool city. Click on the icons to find out more about each venue, including opening times, contact details and, where applicable, membership criteria. Or use the search tab if you have specific requirements.

Before visiting a community food space, please confirm opening days and times with the venue directly.

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Get in touch if you need to update your details on the map or complete this survey.

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Many residents are currently struggling with rising living costs. That's why it's important to know what help and support is available now that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Liverpool City Council have provided some sources of support that could help you or someone you know.

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