✅ What Support Is Available in Camden

💷 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