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Support In Camden
Camden council has a range of support for those struggling with the rising costs. There is currently lots of support available including help with managing your finances.
The borough also has an online digital hub which provides information and support guides on how to access key services.
Start with a self-referral
If you need help with money and bills or if you’re in debt, we can give you advice and support you to access any help with money you may be eligible for.
Who can get support
You can get support if you:
- have lived in Camden for at least 6 weeks
- are the main tenant or Council Tax payer
- are over 16 years old and living independently, or 18 years old and over
- are living in severe financial hardship
- have not had 2 crisis awards in the last 12 months
Family Hubs
Camden Children’s Centres and Family Hubs offer a wide range of services and support for children, young people, and families from pre-birth to 19 years. And up to 25 years for those with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Why do our hubs exist?
Their 5 hubs make it easy to find information and advice about what is on offer for children, young people, carers and families in Camden.
They believe that by supporting families and children, They can help improve their long-term health, education and life opportunities. Best of all, they are completely free to use.
Help with food
Food banks
If you are in urgent need of support to access food, please visit Camden’s Find Food website , or call us on 020 7974 4444 and say ‘food’ when prompted.
To access a food bank, you may need food bank vouchers, which you can get by speaking to council staff, social workers, children’s centres, GP surgeries, and advice charities.
Food banks in Camden operated by The Trussell Trust:
You can also refer yourself to a mobile food bank that travels to different locations in Camden.
Free school meals
Every child in primary school receives free school meals. Eligible children in secondary schools can receive free school meals too – but they must be signed up to the scheme. In Camden, every child who is eligible and
signed up to the free school meals scheme receives extra support with food worth £500 a year, including:
- Free breakfast clubs
- Food vouchers in the holidays
Help for Babies
Baby & Children Support
Supermarket vouchers
Supermarket vouchers will be posted to families living in Camden with children aged up to 18 who are receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support. Any child attending a Camden school and receiving free school meals will also receive vouchers.
Families receive one voucher per eligible child. The vouchers can be used in a variety of supermarkets.
NHS Healthy Start Scheme
Get help to buy healthy food and milk through the NHS Healthy Start scheme. This is available if you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4. Find out more by visiting healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply or call 0300 330 7010
