Help others in your community find support

Every family’s experience in Haringey 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 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 Haringey 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

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Step 2 – Apply Through Haringey Council

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

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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 support Immediate / drop‑in

👉 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
• Confidence as a parent

👉 It’s important to remember:

You are not alone — there is support available locally in Haringey

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

Haringey 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)
• Support with energy or heating costs

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases can often be reviewed within a few days

👉 Apply online via Haringey Council or ask a Family Hub, GP, or support worker to help you apply

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🏠 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 may be prioritised and supported within days

👉 Contact Haringey Housing Services or speak to your housing officer

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🥫 3. Food Banks & Community Support

Haringey has strong community support, including:

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

💡 How quickly?

• Food support is often available same day or within 24–48 hours

👉 Access through:

• Family Hubs
• GP or health visitor
• Schools or community organisations

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

Haringey Family Hubs offer:

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

👉 Many services provide drop‑in access or quick referrals

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🧾 5. Household Support Fund & Cost of Living Help

Haringey Council provides additional support through:

• Household Support Fund payments
• Cost‑of‑living grants
• Help with energy bills and essential costs

💡 How quickly?

• Payments may be made within a few days to a few weeks, depending on urgency

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👩‍👧 6. Support for Single Parents

Haringey recognises the added pressures on single parents.

You may be able to access:

• Priority referrals to support services
• Family Hub guidance
• Help with childcare, budgeting, and financial advice

👉 Reaching out early can help you receive support more quickly

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

Local NHS services include:

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

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

If you live in Haringey, there is a wide 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 everyday costs.

At Basch Helps, we want you to know:

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

❤️ How Basch Helps Supports Haringey Families

Alongside local services, Basch Helps provides:

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

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