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 If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, we’re here for you. Find out about the range of support available with debt, mental health, accessing food, rising energy bills, finding a job and more at camden.gov.uk/costofliving or you can contact one of the organisations in Camden Advice Network – find their details at camden.gov.uk/can. You can also call us on 020 7974 4444 (option 9) or call Citizens Advice Camden on 0808 278 7835.
If you’re struggling financially, there are a number of local and national support and payment schemes that are available now or coming soon. Please check that you’re accessing everything you’re entitled to. You can also check you’re receiving all of the benefits that you’re entitled to using a benefit calculator to help you.
If you are in severe financial hardship and cannot afford the essentials including food, heating, water, electricity and rent, you may be eligible for a payment of up to £500 through our £2 million Cost Of Living Crisis Fund. Find out more by getting in touch with us or our partners using the contact details above or by visiting camden.gov.uk/colcfund
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Information on our children’s services now available in British Sign Language
We’ve published our first video explaining Camden’s children’s services and the support available to families in the borough in British Sign Language (BSL). The BSL video, which features deaf interpreters as well as full English subtitles, gives a detailed summary of services and support available for children and families, including Children in Need, Early Help and Child Protection services.
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Keep an eye out if you’re out and about in Pancras Square or Granary Square tonight, our offices at 5 Pancras Square will be lit up in blue to support today’s International Day of Sign Languages!
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 Black History Season 2022 starts in October
It’s almost that time again! Camden’s Black History Season will be kicking off in October, with a packed and exciting programme of art, culture, and health and wellbeing activities running until December.
Whether it’s trying out yoga, learning about entrepreneurship, diving into new literary worlds with book clubs, learning more about Camden’s history on a guided history tour or hearing the stories of local residents and their contributions to the borough, there’s something for everyone in our programme.
The majority of the Camden-run events are free, with a small number of events having a small entry fee.
We’re kicking things off with our launch event ‘Proud to be’, hosted by Diane-Louise Jordan on Tuesday 4 October at Café KOKO, starting at 6.30pm. Join us for this free event as we explore the spoken word, music, Black entrepreneurship, and health and wellbeing. Book your space now.
Then on Wednesday 5 October at 6pm we will be holding a virtual Black Entrepreneurs event, hosted by Word on the Curb co-founder, Ndu Uchea and bringing together a panel of industry experts to discuss building confidence in business, sustainability, and wellbeing as an entrepreneur. There’ll be a panel discussion and audience Q&A. This free event is open to everyone but aims to spotlight Black businesses. Find out more and register.
We hope everyone gets involved in the season this year – keep an eye out for updates on lovecamden.org/blackhistoryseason
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Make small changes every day for a healthier you
Making small changes every day can help you to lose weight and feel healthier, whether it’s going for a brisk walk at lunchtime or switching your afternoon snack to a healthier alternative. If you’d like some support to eat healthier and be more active, you may be eligible for a free 12-week programme for people aged 18+ who live in Camden or who are registered with a GP in Camden. To find out more and get started today, visit the website or call 01773 302490.
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Safeguarding Adults in Camden: Tell us what you think
There's one day left to fill out our survey around safeguarding adults in Camden, and help us and the Camden Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board to improve our services and to prevent abuse and keep adults away from harm.
The survey is also available in Sylheti, Somali and Easy Read. The last date to submit responses is 24 September 2022.
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Have your say about changes in Gordon Square
We’ve got big ideas for changes on the north side of Gordon Square. Working with UCL we want to close the road here to vehicles (it’s been closed for a while due to building works) and turn it into a space for people to enjoy, with seating, plants and safe cycle lanes. Consultation closes on 4 October.
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Free training and education courses
Our partners at LIFT (Leading Inclusive Futures Through Tech) and OneTech are running some free courses over the next couple of months. If you or someone you know is looking to learn a new skill, or develop your career, sign up today. The courses include:
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Bootstrap School – if you’ve got your own business and want to learn how to grow it, sign up for this free 8-week course run by LIFT and OneTech. Applications close on 25 September.
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Digital Marketing School – a free 9-week course to help you build the skills you need for a career in digital marketing – including how to build your CV to land your dream job. Applications close on 4 October.
To find out more about local training opportunities, or for help finding a job, register for free with Good Work Camden. Email jobhub@camden.gov.uk, visit camden.gov.uk/employment-support or call 020 7974 1666.
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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 tomorrow (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. This event is fully accessible for families with D/deaf children, parents and carers.
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Moving on to Secondary School event
Camden’s Moving On event for parents of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils is taking place on Wednesday, 28 September, from 4pm to 6.30pm, at Arlington House (Arlington Road, Camden Town NW1 7HE).
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to get advice on how to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place from Camden admissions team and find out what Camden secondary schools have to offer their child by speaking with heads, students and staff.
SENDIASS Camden will be there to offer free, impartial advice to any parents attending who have children with special educational needs and disabilities. Local parent-led group Meet the Parents will also attend.
Register on Eventbrite or download the Camden secondary school open events 2022 poster for individual school events.
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PeoplePlus is the new Direct Payment Living Support Service
This month PeoplePlus has taken over the Direct Payment Living Support Service. They will be offering advice and guidance to anyone who is in receipt of a direct payment.
You can contact them directly by emailing ilscamden@peopleplus.co.uk or by visiting their website.
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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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