Help others in your community find support

Every family’s experience in Enfield is different.

You might want to share:

• What support you accessed
• How quickly help arrived
• What worked well
• Challenges you faced
• Advice for other parents

Why Sharing Matters

Your experience can:

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

👉 Share your experience and support another Enfield family

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 refer you directly and help speed up access

Step 2 – Apply Through Enfield Council

• Visit Enfield Council website
• Apply for emergency or cost‑of‑living support
• Contact housing services if needed

Step 3 – Ask for Urgent Help

• Let services know if your situation is urgent
• Emergency support can often be prioritised

👉 You will not be judged for asking for help

⏱ How Quickly Can You Get Help?

👉 If you need help urgently, make this clear — faster support 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 remember:

You are not alone — and support exists locally in Enfield

💷 1. Enfield Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (Emergency Help)

Enfield Council provides emergency support through its Local Welfare Assistance Scheme.

You may receive:

• Emergency cash payments
• Supermarket or food vouchers
• Help with essential household items (beds, appliances, baby essentials)
• Energy or fuel support

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent applications may be assessed within a few days

👉 Apply online through Enfield Council or ask a professional (Family Hub, GP, support worker) for help

🏠 2. Housing Support & Rent Assistance

If you are struggling with rent or at risk of homelessness:

Support may include:

• Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
• Help with rent arrears
• Advice and emergency housing support

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases are prioritised and support may be arranged within days

👉 Contact Enfield Housing Services directly or speak to your housing officer

🥫 3. Food Banks & Community Support

Enfield has a range of local support services, including:

• Food banks and emergency food parcels
• Community kitchens and support hubs
• Local crisis support organisations

💡 How quickly?

• Often available same day or within 24–48 hours

👉 You can be referred through:

• Family Hubs
• GP or health visitor
• Schools or local charities

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

Enfield Family Hubs provide:

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

👉 Many services offer drop‑in or quick access appointments

🧾 5. Cost of Living Support & Household Support Fund

Enfield Council also offers support through:

• Household Support Fund payments
• Energy bill support schemes
• Cost‑of‑living hardship grants

💡 How quickly?

• Payments may be processed within a few days to a few weeks, depending on urgency and scheme

👩‍👧 6. Support for Single Parents

Enfield services recognise the additional pressures on single parents.

You may be able to access:

• Priority referrals to services
• Support through Family Hubs
• Help with childcare information and financial advice

👉 Reaching out early can help you receive support sooner

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

Local NHS services include:

• Midwives and maternity care
• Health visitors
• Healthy Start scheme referrals
• Free prescriptions and dental care during pregnancy

👉 These services can also help connect you to financial and local support

If you live in Enfield, there is support available through the council, NHS services, and local organisations to help families manage the rising cost of living.

For single parents and expectant mothers, the pressure can feel overwhelming — especially when preparing for a new baby or managing household costs alone.

At Basch Helps, we want you to know:

👉 Support is available locally in Enfield — and help can often be accessed quickly when you reach out

❤️ How Basch Helps Supports Enfield Families

Alongside local services, Basch Helps provides:

• AngelBox emergency support (baby essentials)
• One‑to‑one befriending support
• Help navigating local and NHS services
• A safe, supportive, non‑judgemental space

👉 We work alongside borough services to make support more accessible