Family Early Help
Google map showing some of the community sources of support
Includes contact details. Link here https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1_clxQT1KL4R7H1qFZa4iqDlBlHKCAEi8&ll=51.54306139575244%2C-0.12217031663362832&z=13
Camden COVID local supports online directory
Database with details of what's being offered by community organisations, including those with volunteers. Can search by postcode and by need
https://coronavirus-help.camden.gov.uk/
Voluntary Action Camden / Community Links
List of community organisations operating during COVID plus Community Links have volunteers attached to the social prescribing network . Also now includes a map showing many of the organisations providing help.
http://vac.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/covid-19
MAP showing locations of community-based support that VAC are aware of : https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1xeDXKSrwiRROSrTIb-4ss_xnI9DqRDFL&ll=51.54464850000002%2C-0.1516067000000021&z=15
Freephone (Mon-Fri): 0800 193 6067
Secure email: [email protected]
Online referral form: tinyurl.com/yblyfxvc
General enquiries: [email protected]
Organisations With Volunteers
These are organisations we know of who are currently have volunteers or who are accessing Camden Time to Spare volunteers – more will be added as we get them:
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HNCC |
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Kosmos |
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Maiden Lane |
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SHAK |
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Third Age Project |
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VCC |
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Global Generation |
http://cindex.camden.gov.uk/kb5/camden/cd/service.page?id=9Gha8ipBvJI |
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Castlehaven |
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N1C - SYDRC (Somali Youth Development Resource Centre) and N1C Centre
SYRDC are offering a wide range of support, their October to December programme is below. More information about SYDRC and the N1C Centre here
NW1 - Somers Town COVID Action Group
The emergency Somers Town Coronavirus community action response centres are now accepting referrals for residents of St Pancras and Somers Town, Regents Park and Kings Cross wards:
For self referrals: https://forms.gle/M9JXXB1Muc4SpYhR6
Are you a community organisation, tenants residents association, community group looking for extra support for your beneficiaries? Complete this community partner sign-up form: https://forms.gle/fkubUsLwSr15FZbM6
More information at www.lifeafterhummus.com
NW1 - Castlehaven
Are providing support to local families through COVID, including befriending calls, and an after-bedtime Zoom chat for families who want to have a virtual cuppa and a catch up after the kids are in bed!
https://www.castlehaven.org.uk/news/how-were-helping-families
NW1 West Euston Partnership
A wide range of support from West Euston Partnership for residents in NW1 and Euston area, including employability support, wellbeing online courses and more. See newsletter below and link to the WEP website for more information:
https://westeustonpartnership.org/
NW3 – The Winch
The Winch COVID Community Hub can offer:
- deliver food and medicine to those who can't get out of the house
- arrange a food care package for people facing financial difficulties
- make a friendly phone call to anyone needing a chat
Who are we supporting?
- residents of Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage wards of Camden
- people unable to leave their homes due to self-isolation or shielding
- older people requiring additional support
- families living in temporary accommodation
- people facing financial difficulties
- young people requiring additional support
How to refer
The best way to refer someone to The Hub is to complete our online form. Visit www.thewinch.org and click 'Register for help' to find the form.
If you're completing the form on behalf of someone else, you will need the consent of the person you're referring, and their contact details. We'll also ask for your name and contact details.
People without access to the internet can refer themselves to The Hub by calling Maddie at 07526 555697, between 9am-5pm on weekdays.
NW5 Play Project
Sharley is still providing some support to(and is in contact with) families on the Peckwater Estate and some from QC. Contact via their FB page here https://www.facebook.com/NW5COMMUNITYPLAYPROJECT/ or telephone 020 7485 8165
NW5 – Elfrida Rathbone Project
Elfrida Rathbone are still operating during COVID and can offer:
- Befriending visits to those that are self isolating (safe distancing assured)
- Conduct phone befriending and check ins (weekends included)
- Assist in the arranging of shopping for the vulnerable
- Regular check-ins for parents with learning disabilities
- Phone hotline service for those requiring information on support.
More information here:
https://www.elfridacamden.org.uk/what-we-do/for-parents-and-families/
NW5 – Kentish Town Community Centre
Still offering:
- Food deliveries and emergency food parcels
- Food pantry (mini foodbank) - centre is open Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm
- Legal advice by phone
- Youth services online and virtual youth club
NW5 - CARAF Centre
Range of support for parents of black and minority ethnic families, including online courses during COVID. CARAF also run the Mandela Supplementary School, which provides practical and direct learning support to young people aged 5-16, including english, maths and black history studies. An online offer is available during COVID.
https://www.thecarafcentre.co.uk/covid-19-support
NW6 - West Hampstead Way
The West Hampstead Covid-19 community response group was set up to offer help and assistance to the NW6 community. Started as a mutual aid whatsapp group, and has grown since. More information here
https://www.westhampsteadway.com/supportlocal/covid-19-communityresponsegroup
NW6 – West Hampstead and Kilburn
Together Against Coronavirus – set up by MP Tulip Siddiq with lots of information about support for Kilburn and West Hampstead residents
https://www.togetheragainstcoronavirus.com/i-need-help/
NW6 & 8 - SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn)
have volunteers available to help local residents, plus a wide range of courses, advice and support.
https://www.shakonline.co.uk/coronavirus-volunteering/
NW6 - Life In Kilburn Buddy Up
A scheme to match volunteers with someone who needs help during COVID
https://lifeinkilburn.com/buddyup/
EC1 / WC – Holborn Community Association
HCA are providing help with food shopping, prescriptions pick ups and befriending.
Henna Asian Womens Group
Online support and group activities for Asian women, details below
WC2 - Covent Garden and Dragon Hall Trust
- doorstep help (shopping, collecting medication, helping with laundry, meter top up)
- daily updates through blog and via email to members on state of the neighbourhood (shops available), useful links for health and entertainment and inspiring stories from isolation land
- Lots of activities, community connection and support available
More info here https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/
WC1 - King’s Cross and Brunswick Neighbourhood Association
- Check in calls to members
- Support with getting shopping, medicine, befriending for vulnerable members
- Benefits and other advice for Bangladeshi and Somali community members
- Youth support services online and on social media
- Lockdown Times weekly newsletter for senior members
Contact Nasim Ali (Chief Executive) 07852 223403, Email: [email protected]
Diane Fisher (Community worker with older people) 0744319 3413, email: [email protected]
Muhammod Shofi (Youth Centre Manager), email: [email protected]
More info about the advice, activities and support at KCBNA here