✅ What Support Is Available in Islington

💷 1. Islington Resident Support Scheme (Emergency Help)

Islington Council offers emergency financial help through its Resident Support Scheme.

You may be able to receive:

• Emergency cash payments
• Food or supermarket vouchers
• Help with essential household items (beds, appliances, baby essentials)
• Support with energy or heating costs

💡 How quickly?

• Urgent applications can often be processed within a few days

👉 Apply online via Islington Council or ask a GP, Family Hub, or support worker to help with your application

🏠 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 may be supported within days

👉 Contact Islington Housing Services or speak to your housing officer

🥫 3. Food Banks & Community Support

Islington offers strong community support, including:

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

💡 How quickly?

• Often available same day or within 24–48 hours

👉 Access through:

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

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

Islington Family Hubs provide:

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

👉 Many services offer drop‑in access and quick referrals

🧾 5. Cost of Living Support & Household Support Fund

Islington Council provides additional support through:

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

💡 How quickly?

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

👩‍👧 6. Support for Single Parents

Islington services recognise the additional pressure on single parents.

You may be able to access:

• Priority referrals to support services
• Guidance through Family Hubs
• Help with childcare, benefits, and financial planning

👉 Early contact helps ensure faster and more tailored support

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

Local NHS services include:

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

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