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Income Support

During this very uncertain time, there may have been sudden and unexpected changes to your income. Both Hackney and Haringey Councils are offering support schemes. Please click on the link below if you need advice: 

• https://hackney.gov.uk/discretionary-crisis-support-scheme

• https://www.haringey.gov.uk/covid-19/need-help

Food Banks

There are several local food banks that can support you if your income has dropped suddenly. Please click on the links below:

Hackney: 

• https://hackney.foodbank.org.uk/

• https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/hackney/

Haringey: 

• https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?hl=en&ll=51.5874717136165%2C-0.09930811617824054&z=14&mid=1XziZWYJU_Jpy30enqwpDpy6uajeG0gv

• https://tottenham.foodbank.org.uk/

Emotional Support

Your daughter may be having a tough and emotional time through this extended period away from school. Please encourage her to seek advice, someone to talk to and help from Kooth or Childline. MindEd is a good reference site for parents to start with: 

• https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people/

If you are worried at all about her wellbeing, please take her to your GP. 

• Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/

• Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/

• Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/

Sudden Changes

You may be experiencing sudden changes at home. Please seek advice from Citizens Advice Bureau or Shelter if you need to.

• CAB: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/

• Shelter: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/money_problems_and_energy_costs/cash_in_a_crisis

Free School Meals

Free School Meals are available to those families whose circumstances may have changed in these last few months. Please do apply as soon as there is a change for you:

• Hackney FSM: https://www.learningtrust.co.uk/content/apply-free-school-meals

• Haringey FSM: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools-and-education/school-application-forms/free-school-meals-fsm-and-clothing-grant

Online Youth Club

There are a number of safe online youth clubs, your daughter will be able to access over the summer. Here are links to two services:

• Young Hackney: https://www.younghackney.org/

• Spotlight: https://wearespotlight.com/

For physical activities for all ages, whether indoors or out, Sports England have created join the movement:

• https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement

Parent Well-being

Parents! Are you managing to make anytime for yourself? To look after your own well-being?

These links can be of great help to parents:

• Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

• Anna Freud: https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/