✅ What Support Is Available in Brent

💷 1. Brent Local Welfare Assistance (Emergency Support)

Brent Council offers financial support for families in urgent need.

You may be able to receive:

• Emergency cash support
• Food or supermarket vouchers
• Help with essential household items

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases can be reviewed within a few days

👉 Apply through Brent Council online or speak to a support worker for help

🏠 2. Housing and Rent Support

If you are struggling with rent or at risk of losing your home:

Support may include:

• Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
• Help with rent arrears
• Advice on housing options

💡 How quickly?

• Varies depending on application — urgent cases prioritised

👉 Contact Brent Housing Services or speak to your local council office

🥫 3. Food and Essentials Support

You can access:

• Local food banks
• Community kitchens and food hubs
• Voucher schemes through council programmes

💡 How quickly?

• Often available same day or within a few days

👉 Family Hubs, children’s centres, or local charities can refer you

👶 4. Family Hubs & Children’s Centres (Brent)

Brent has a network of Family Wellbeing Centres that offer:

• Support during pregnancy and early years
• Parenting support and advice
• Help accessing benefits and local services
• Emotional wellbeing support

👉 These are often walk‑in or easily accessible services

🧾 5. Cost of Living Support Schemes (Brent Councils)

The council may provide:

• Cost of living payments
• Energy or utility support schemes
• Crisis hardship funding

💡 How quickly?

• Often processed within days to weeks, depending on demand

🏥 6. Health and Pregnancy Support

You can access:

• Midwives and health visitors
• NHS Healthy Start support
• Free prescriptions and maternity care

👉 These services also help connect you to financial and practical support

👩‍👧 7. Support for Single Parents

Brent services recognise the additional pressure on single parents.

You can access:

• Priority support through Family Hubs
• Help with childcare advice and services
• Financial support guidance