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Camden commits to £2million Cost of Living Crisis Fund
We are stepping in to help residents least able to manage soaring energy bills and everyday costs with a £2million Cost of Living Crisis Fund. Through the fund we will provide a payment of up to £500 to individual residents or families facing severe financial hardship.
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Struggling with the rising cost of living? We’re here for you
If you are struggling to afford the essentials or rising energy bills, or need support of any kind, help is available. Please get in touch to find out about support with money and debt worries, support with food, your mental health, and much more:
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Apply for a £150 discretionary payment by 1 October
If you’re suffering financial hardship and responsible for energy bills, apply for a £150 discretionary payment (or £50 each if you live in a house in multiple occupation). You can apply even if you've received a payment through or weren't eligible for the main energy rebate scheme. Apply by 1 October 2022 on our website or call 020 7974 4444 (option 9) to book an appointment to apply in person.
Access mental health support in Camden
With living costs rising we know it’s a difficult time. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health there’s many ways you can access support in Camden:
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Visit iCope for expert advice
- If you're aged 11 to 18 or you have someone under 18 in your care, you can access free support at Kooth.com
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Our council housebuilding programme has had a huge boost
We are increasing our housebuilding programme to deliver 1,800 council homes in response to the needs of local residents under a £1.3 billion investment plan.
Last night, Cabinet agreed to expand our Community Investment Programme to build more council homes that provide affordable housing to families and energy-efficient homes that help residents with the cost of rising fuel bills and tackle climate change.
At the meeting proposals were agreed for: the Camley Street regeneration; redevelopment of Bacton Low Rise; and for more council homes in Central Somers Town.
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Free polio vaccinations for fully immunised children aged 6 to 9
If you’re the parent or carer of a child aged 1 to 9, the NHS will be contacting you to help ensure they are protected against polio.
As part of this NHS-led polio campaign, free supplementary doses of the polio vaccine are available to children aged 6 to 9 at the following clinics:
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Hornsey Central Vaccination Centre in Haringey, 151 Park Road, London, N8 8JD, open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
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Clinic K (Outpatients) University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU, open Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, 9am to 6pm
To be eligible, your child must live in London and be up to date with their polio vaccinations with the pre-school dose given more than a year ago. You will need to bring their ‘red book’ or NHS number with you.
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For more information on the NHS-led polio vaccination campaign, visit nhs.uk/polio
Is your child up to date with their MMR vaccinations?
Viruses like measles can spread easily between unvaccinated people. Protect your family by making sure your child has had both doses of the MMR vaccine. If your child has fallen behind with any of their immunisations, please contact your GP surgery as soon as possible.
 Learn how to save a life with free suicide prevention training
Every suicide is a tragedy with devastating and wide-ranging consequences. Saturday 10 September 2022 is World Suicide Prevention Day. At Camden, we’re proud to be part of the #ZeroSuicideLDN campaign, offering free suicide prevention and awareness training to everyone who lives, works, volunteers or studies in Camden and across London.
During the training you’ll learn how to spot the signs, gain the knowledge and confidence to know what to do when someone may be thinking about taking their life.
Healthy eating for families – free sessions
Come and join a free session to support children and families to make healthy lifestyle choices as well as helping with food budgeting and the cost of living.
There are a number of face-to-face and online sessions this autumn and winter, including:
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Starting Solids and Starting Solids Next Steps – Free sessions to support parents of babies who have not yet started solid foods and those who have started solids and would like to know how to move baby onto more textured foods and overcome challenges.
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Family Kitchen at Home – 90-minute online cooking sessions available for families with children aged 5 to 11 years focusing on budgeting during these challenging times for families. Online bookings are now open.
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Free webinars and cookalongs – Pre-recorded educational sessions for the whole family to watch, in their own time.
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Families for Life Early Years at Rhyl – Sessions for families with children aged 2 to 4 years, covering topics such as fussy eating and understanding sugar intake and food labels. The next session will run from 15 September to 6 October at Rhyl Community Primary School. Book your place now.
For more information or to book a session, call 020 7974 6736 or email healthandwellbeingteam@camden.gov.uk
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 Become a Families for Life Community Champion!
Families for Life Community Champions are inspirational volunteers who talk to other parents about healthy lifestyles and help them access services. Take part and help share information about free, fun and healthy lifestyle programmes for families in Camden.
Find out more about how volunteering can boost your CV and join Camden Learning’s free six-week training for parents and carers who want to be Community Champions – the course starts on Tuesday 13 September.
Email syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk or call 07734 603 060 to find out more.
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Camden Together continues
There are still events to take part in during this Camden Together season!
York Rise Street Party is coming up this Sunday (11 September), take part in Camden Black Creatives' event on 1 October or celebrate Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us on 30 October.
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 Free repair, reuse and upcycling event
Learn how to upcycle furniture and furnishings to create unique pieces, as well as how to repair household electricals, at North London Waste Authority’s free event. Come along to Kentish Town City Farm on Saturday 17 September, 12.30 to 4pm, for hands-on workshops and advice from experts.
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 Family Day – Festival of Books at British Library
Join an exciting Family Day at the British Library from 12 to 4pm on Saturday 24 September! Children and young people of all ages can drop in any time to take part in activities inspired by books and the joy of storytelling. The event is fully accessible for families with D/deaf children, parents and carers.
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How to contact us
To stay updated and to find out more information on services and support, you can:
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