✅ What Support Is Available in Harrow

💷 1. Harrow Local Welfare Support Scheme (Emergency Help)

Harrow Council provides emergency support through its Local Welfare Support Scheme.

You may receive:

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

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent applications may be reviewed within a few days

👉 Apply online via Harrow Council or ask a professional (Family Hub, GP, support worker) to help

🏠 2. Housing Support & Rent Assistance

If you are struggling with rent or facing housing difficulty:

Support may include:

• Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
• Rent arrears assistance
• Advice if you are at risk of eviction or homelessness

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent cases may be prioritised and supported within days

👉 Contact Harrow Housing Services or your housing officer

🥫 3. Food Banks & Community Support

Harrow has local support options including:

• Food banks and emergency food parcels
• Community kitchens and local charities
• Cost‑of‑living support hubs

💡 How quickly?

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

👉 Access via:

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

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

Harrow Family Hubs provide:

• Pregnancy and early years support
• Parenting advice and guidance
• Help accessing benefits and financial support
• Emotional wellbeing support

👉 Many services offer drop‑in support and quick referrals

🧾 5. Cost of Living Support & Household Support Funding

Harrow Council offers additional support such as:

• Cost‑of‑living payments
• Household Support Fund grants
• Assistance with energy bills

💡 How quickly?

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

👩‍👧 6. Support for Single Parents

Harrow services recognise the added pressure on single parents.

You may be able to access:

• Priority referrals to support services
• Guidance through Family Hubs
• Help with childcare options and financial support

👉 Early contact helps ensure faster and more tailored support

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

Local NHS services include:

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

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