Check the current status of AngelBox support in this borough below.
Availability may change depending on demand and service capacity.
🟢 AngelBox Service Status: Active
AngelBox support is currently available in this area.
Eligible families may be able to access support through the AngelBox programme, depending on their circumstances and availability.
🧾 Current Availability
Due to ongoing demand, availability may be limited and priority is given to families experiencing the most urgent need.
🧍 Waiting List
We may operate a waiting list depending on demand and capacity in your area.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee immediate support
- Applications are reviewed based on need and eligibility
- You will be contacted if your application progresses
The Climate Team at Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is excited to announce that our new holistic energy support service, H&F Healthy Homes, is available to all residents in the borough, including homeowners, renters, leaseholders, and landlords!
The service aims to help keep resident’s homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, while reducing energy bills and improving comfort, air quality, and health.
This programme offers a range of support services:
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For residents struggling with damp, mould or rising energy bills:
- Free home energy visits and behavioural change
- Free simple energy-saving measures and installations
- Support with energy debt
- Help accessing grants and benefits that can make a significant difference to household comfort and energy bills
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H&F match-funding grants up to £5000 for residents looking to make household upgrades
- Access to our H&F energy improvement grant of up to £5,000, available through match funding. Ideal for households looking to make bigger energy improvements, such as solar panels, air-source heat pumps, insulation and draught-proofing. For residents not eligible for this grant, resident can access the 'Power Up Homes' who periodically run a bulk procurement auction offering H&F homeowners up to a 25% discount on solar panels, solar batteries, heat pumps and potentially insulation installed under the scheme.
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End-to-end home energy improvement support (at a cost):
- A whole-house energy plan tailored to the property
- Access to vetted and trusted installers
- Support throughout the installation process
- Post-installation evaluation and guidance
Help others in your community find support
Every family’s experience is different.
You might want to share:
- What support you accessed
- How quickly help was provided
- What made the biggest difference
- 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
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 you access support faster
Step 2 – Apply Through the Council
- Visit Hammersmith & Fulham Council website
- Apply for Local Support Fund or grants
- Contact housing services if needed
Step 3 – Ask for Urgent Help
- Be clear 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?
Type of Support Timeline Emergency financial support Within days Food bank support Same day / 24–48 hrs Housing support Days – weeks Cost of living grants Days – weeks Family Hub services Immediate / drop‑in👉 If you need help urgently, say so — faster support is often available
💛 If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
Financial pressure can affect:
- Mental health
- Family wellbeing
- Confidence as a parent
👉 It’s important to remember:
You are not alone — and support is available locally in Hammersmith & Fulham
💷 1. H&F Local Support Fund (Emergency Help)
Hammersmith & Fulham Council offers emergency help through its Local Support Fund / Resident Support Scheme.
You may receive:
- Emergency cash support
- Food or supermarket vouchers
- Help with essential household items (beds, fridges, baby equipment)
- Support with energy or heating costs
💡 How quickly?
- Urgent applications may be processed within a few days
👉 Apply online via Hammersmith & Fulham 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
- Support if you are at risk of eviction or homelessness
💡 How quickly?
- Urgent housing cases are prioritised — support may be arranged within days
👉 Contact H&F Housing Services or speak to your housing officer
🥫 3. Food Banks & Community Support
There is strong local community support in Hammersmith & Fulham, including:
- Food banks and emergency food parcels
- Community kitchens and local charities
- Cost‑of‑living support hubs
💡 How quickly?
- Often available same day or within 24–48 hours
👉 Access through:
- Family Hubs
- GP or health visitor
- Schools or community organisations
👶 4. Family Hubs & Children’s Centres
Hammersmith & Fulham Family Hubs provide:
- Pregnancy and early years support
- Parenting advice and guidance
- Help applying for benefits and accessing local support
- Emotional wellbeing services
👉 Many offer drop‑in support or quick referrals
🧾 5. Cost of Living Support & Household Support Fund
H&F Council provides additional help through:
- Cost‑of‑living payments
- Household Support Fund grants
- Help with utility bills
💡 How quickly?
- Payments may be made within a few days to a few weeks, depending on urgency and scheme
👩👧 6. Support for Single Parents
Hammersmith & Fulham services recognise the additional pressures faced by single parents.
You may access:
- Priority referrals to financial and family support
- Family Hub guidance
- Help with childcare, benefits, and local services
👉 Early support can lead to faster and more personalised help
🏥 7. Health & Pregnancy Support (NHS + H&F)
Local NHS services include:
- Midwives and maternity care
- Health visitors
- Healthy Start support
- Free prescriptions and dental care during pregnancy
👉 These services often help connect you to financial and community support
If you live in Hammersmith & Fulham, there is a range of support available through the council, NHS services, and community organisations to help families cope with the rising cost of living.
For single pregnant mothers and families, financial pressure can feel overwhelming — especially when preparing for a baby or managing day‑to‑day essentials.
At Basch Helps, we want you to know:
👉 Support is available locally — and help can often be accessed quickly when you reach out
❤️ How Basch Helps Supports Families
Alongside local services, Basch Helps provides:
- AngelBox emergency support (baby essentials)
- One‑to‑one befriending support
- Help navigating local and NHS support
- A safe, non‑judgemental space
👉 We work alongside borough services to make sure families get the help they need