Help others in your community find the support they need

Every family’s experience in Camden is different.

You might want to share:

• What support you accessed
• How quickly help arrived
• What made the biggest difference
• Challenges you faced
• Advice for others

Why Sharing Matters

Your experience can:

• Help other families act sooner
• Improve awareness of local services
• Reduce stigma around asking for help
• Strengthen the community

If you live in Camden and are struggling with the cost of living:

👉 Support is available locally — and reaching out could make a real difference

Step 1 – Speak to a Local Service

Start with:

• A Family Hub or children’s centre
• Your midwife or health visitor
• Your GP or school support team

👉 They can help refer you quickly to the right services

Step 2 – Apply Through Camden Council

• Visit Camden Council website
• Apply for the Resident Support Scheme
• Contact housing or support services if needed

Step 3 – Ask for Urgent Help

• Let services know if you are struggling immediately
• Emergency support can often be prioritised

👉 You will not be judged for asking for help

⏱ How Quickly Can You Get Help?

Type of Support Timeline Emergency financial support Within days Food banks / essentials Same day / 24–48 hrs Housing support Days – weeks Cost of living payments Days – weeks Family Hub support Immediate / drop‑in

👉 If your situation is urgent, make this clear — faster help is often available

💛 If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Financial pressure can affect:

• Mental health
• Family wellbeing
• Your confidence as a parent

👉 It’s important to know:

There is support available locally in Camden, and you don’t have to face it alone

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💷 1. Camden Council Resident Support Scheme (Emergency Help)

Camden offers financial support through its Resident Support Scheme, designed for people in urgent financial need.

You may receive:

• Emergency financial payments
• Supermarket or food vouchers
• Help with essential items (beds, appliances, baby items)
• Support with fuel or energy costs

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases can often be assessed within a few days

👉 Apply online via Camden Council or ask a support worker, GP, or Family Hub for help

🏠 2. Housing Support & Rent Assistance

If you are struggling with rent or housing:

Support may include:

• Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
• Help with rent arrears
• Advice for those at risk of eviction or homelessness

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases are prioritised, with support sometimes arranged within days

👉 Contact Camden Housing Services or your housing officer directly

🥫 3. Food Banks & Cost of Living Support

Camden provides access to:

• Food banks and emergency food parcels
• Community kitchens and meal support
• Local cost‑of‑living hubs

💡 How quickly?

• Support can often be accessed same day or within 24–48 hours

👉 You can be referred by:

• Family Hubs
• Schools
• GPs
• Camden Council services

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

Camden Family Hubs offer a wide range of free support, including:

• Pregnancy and early years support
• Parenting guidance
• Help applying for benefits and accessing support
• Emotional wellbeing services

👉 Many centres offer drop‑in sessions and quick access to help

🧾 5. Cost of Living Support & Hardship Funds

Camden Council runs schemes to help with:

• Energy costs
• Essential household bills
• Emergency hardship payments

💡 How quickly?

• Some support can be processed within a few days, depending on urgency

👉 Check Camden Council website or speak to a Family Hub advisor

👩‍👧 6. Support for Single Parents

Camden recognises the pressures faced by single parents and families.

You can access:

• Priority referrals to support services
• Advice on childcare and education
• Help navigating benefits and financial support

👉 Early engagement often leads to quicker support

🏥 7. Health & Pregnancy Support (NHS + Camden)

Available through local NHS services:

• Midwives and health visitors
• Healthy Start scheme referrals
• Free prescriptions and maternity care

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

If you live in Camden, there is a wide range of local support available for families struggling with the rising cost of living — especially for single parents and expectant mothers.

At Basch Helps, we understand that when you’re under pressure, you need support that is:

• Easy to understand
• Quick to access
• Available locally

👉 This guide is here to help you find the right support in Camden and access it as quickly as possible.

❤️ How Basch Helps Supports Camden Families

Alongside local services, Basch Helps provides:

• AngelBox emergency support (baby essentials)
• Emotional support through befriending services
• Help navigating local and NHS support
• A safe and supportive space without judgement

👉 We work alongside borough services to make support easier to access