Residents of Uxbridge and South Ruislip can access financial assistance through the Household Support Fund, designed to help low-income and vulnerable households. The scheme has now been extended from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Approximately £2 million has been allocated by the Department of Work and Pensions to support eligible households during this period. Eligibility: Households with children aged 0 to 19 and in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. For specific eligibility requirements outlined by Hillingdon council, please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/household- (http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/household-)support-fund. To apply, please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/household- (http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/household-)support-application Pensioners Support: If you are entitled to pensions credit and are looking to submit an application, please contact enquir- ies@ageukhhb.org.uk (mailto:ies@ageukhhb.org.uk)or call 020 8756 3040 (choose option 1)

MIND in Hillingdon mind@hillingdonmind.gov.uk(mailto:mind@hillingdonmind.gov.uk) 01895271 559 What they offer: · Counselling, therapy, mental health recovery programs, sup- port for young adults, carers and more Hillingdon CommunityMental Health Hub (CNWL NHS): www.cnwl.nhs.uk(http://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/) 01895 485 6000 What they offer: · Community mental health support, referrals through GPs and emergency out of hours services Hestia—Hillingdon MentalHealth Services: hillingdon.cove@hestia.org(mailto:hillingdon.cove@hestia.org) 078 275 35271 What they offer: · Drop in service at Hillingdon Cove , offering mental health support, crisis support, safe spaces and modern slavery response services · Where: Apple BlossomCottage, 64 IckenhamRoad, Ruislip, HA4 7DQ · When: 2pm—10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year LINK Counselling for Young People: link@hillingdon.gov.uk(mailto:link@hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895277222 What they offer: · Support for homeless 16-24, incl accommodation, debt, mental health Hillingdon EatingDisorder Support: cnw-tr.CEDS-CYP@nhs.net(mailto:cnw-tr.CEDS-CYP@nhs.net) 0203 315 3369 What they offer: · Support for homeless 16-24, incl accommodation, debt, mental health Hillingdon Addiction, Recovery, Community Service (ARCH): arch.hillingdon@nhs.net(mailto:arch.hillingdon@nhs.net) 01895207777 What they offer: · Support for homeless 16-24, incl accommodation, debt, mental health Advice for Those SeekingMental Health Support: · Visit your GP for referrals to Hillingdon Talking Therapies and other mental health referral-only services · Alternatively, visit Hillingdon.limbic.ai to complete a self referral form · For advice and advocacy services provided to those experiencing mental illness, visit rethink.org

· Uxbridge Job Centre—For Universal Credit advice, ac- cess to job listings and training programs · Hillingdon Works—Free employment advice including career advice and interview preparation Adult Training/Education Opportunities · Uxbridge College– Offers vocational courses and ap- prenticeships · West London Institute of Technology— Specialises in STEM qualifications · Adult Learning Hillingdon—Provides free or low-cost courses in English, IT skills and business developments Constituents can exploreapprenticeships through the National Apprenticeship Service, offering hands-on work ex- perience while earning a qualification. Constituents struggling with long-term unemployment can access support through Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Al- lowance and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Local Family Hubs Colham Manor Children’s Centre, Violet Avenue, UB8 3PT • Open Monday-Friday, 8:45am- 4pm • Buses: U1, U3, U5 Harefield Children’s Centre, Harefield, High Street, UB9 6BT • Open Monday-Friday, 8:45am- 4pm • Buses: U9, 331 Oak Farm Children’s Centre, Windsor Avenue, UB10 9PD • Open Monday-Friday, 8:45am- 4pm • Buses: U2 South Ruislip Children’s Centre, Queens Walk, HA4 0LR • Open Monday-Friday, 8:45am- 4pm • Buses: 114, 282 Uxbridge Children’s Centre, Civic Centre, UB8 1UW • Open Monday-Friday, 8:45am- 4pm • Buses: U1, U3, U5, U4, U7, 222 Children & Family Support Groups: Hillingdon Council Families’ Information Service (FIS): fis@hillingdon.gov.uk (fis@hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895 556489 What they offer: • Information on registered childcare providers e.g. childminders, nurseries, after-school clubs Home-Start Hillingdon: www.homestart-hillingdon.gov.uk (www.homestart-hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895 252 804 What they offer: • Home-based parenting support for families with children under 5 NSPCC: www.nspcc.gov.uk 0808 800 5000 What they offer: • Helpline for parents and professionals concerned for a child, offering support for at risk children Hillingdon Council SEND Team (Stronger Families Hub): SENsupport@hillingdon.gov.uk (SENsupport@hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895 556006

Hillingdon SENDIASS: sendiass@hillingdon.gov.uk (sendiass@hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895 277001 What they offer: • Support for EHCP applications and school placements Hillingdon Parents Carers Forum PCF: www.hillingdonpcf.com What they offer: • Parent-led organisation for support for families of chil- dren with SEND Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support (HACS): enquiries@hacs.org.uk (enquiries@hacs.org.uk ) 01985 678 088 What they offer: • Specialist services supporting children and families of those with autism Does my child have Special Educational Needs? Next Steps: • Engage with SENCO (if child is of school age) and GP • Request EHCP assessment from Hillingdon Council, or school can apply on your behalf • For more information contact Hillingdon SEND Team at senadmin@hillingdon.gov.uk,(senadmin@hillingdon.gov.uk) or on 01895 277 088 • For extra support in applications or if appealing, IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) can support you, at ipsea.org.uk

Contact London Borough of Hillingdon (0203 949 5786) or Help Through Hardship (08082 082 138) for foodbank. Hillingdon Foodbank, 30 Oxford Road, Denham, UB9 4DQ • Open Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm • Buses: 222, U1, U4, U3, U5, U7 St Margaret’s Church, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB • Open Fridays, 11am-1pm • Buses: 222, U5, U3, U2, U7, U4 St Gregory the Great Catholic Church, South Ruislip, HA4 0EG • Open Saturdays, 12pm-2pm • Buses: 114 Yiewsley & West Drayton Foodbank St Matthew’s Church Centre, High Street Yiewsley, UB7 7QH • Open Mondays and Fridays • Buses: 222, U3, U5 Bell Farm Christian Centre, South Road, West Drayton, UB7 9LW • Open Tuesdays and Thursdays • Buses: 350, 222 Crown Church, The Living Room, High Street Cowley, UB8 2DZ • Open Wednesdays

• The Salvation Army Charity Shop, UB8 2LT • Samaritans of Hillingdon, UB8 1AT • British Heart Foundation, UB8 1JN • Healthwatch Hillingdon, UB8 1JN

Hillingdon Domestic Abuse Advocacy Service (HDASS): hdaas@hillingdon.gov.uk (hdaas@hillingdon.gov.uk ) 07874 620954 What they offer: • Confidential service for victims of domestic abuse Support ServicesHelplines Hillingdon DAMARAC 0208 246 1798 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 Women and Girls Network 0808 801 0770 GALOP 0800 999 5428 Forced Marriage Unit 0207 008 0151 Victim Support 0845 450 3883 Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999 Refuge: www.refuge.gov.uk (www.refuge.gov.uk) 0808 2000 247 What they offer: • Emergency shelter and advocacy for families fleeing domestic abuse

Local Council Contacts: homelessprevention@hillingdon.gov.uk (homelessprevention@hillingdon.gov.uk) 01895 556666 homelessnessadvice@ealing.gov.uk (homelessnessadvice@ealing.gov.uk) 0208 825 8888 What they offer: • Housing advice, • homelessness prevention, • emergency housing support I have nowhere to go - Next Steps: · Present yourselfas Homeless at the Civic Centre, Ux- bridge High Street (Hillingdon residents only) · Request a Housing Needs Assessment to explore emer- gency housing options · Once temporarily housed, seek financialsupport · Citizens Advice Hillingdon offer advice, contact at 0808 278 7894 · Shelter UK, for evictions, landlord disputes, home- lessness contact at 0808 800 4444, shelter.org.uk Homelessness Prevention Teams: YMCA St. Paul’s Group—Uxbridge: www.ymcastpaulsgroup.org(http://www.ymcastpaulsgroup.org/) 0208 832 1580 What they offer: · Accommodation for 16-25 and support for life skills P3 Charity Hillingdon: navplus@p3charity.org(mailto:navplus@p3charity.org) 01895436 114 What they offer: · Support for homeless16-24, incl accommodation, debt, mental health TRINITY HomelessProjects Uxbridge: info@wearetrinity.org.uk(mailto:info@wearetrinity.org.uk) 01895256 655 What they offer: · Provides accommodation services, as well as work readiness programs and personal development workshops Rough Sleepers Support: St Mungo’s: www.mungos.org(http://www.mungos.org/) 0203 856 6000 What they offer: · Helping rough sleepers transition to stable accommodation, providing recovery programs and support to homeless StreetLink: www.streetlink.org.uk(http://www.streetlink.org.uk/) 0300 500 0914 What they offer: · If you see someonesleeping rough, notify StreetLink, who will work with services like St Mungo’s to provide support

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent: www.ageuk.org.uk(http://www.ageuk.org.uk/) 0208 8756 3040 What they offer: · Support with benefits, healthcare and house as well as social ac- tivities and home visits and information for carers ShopMobility Hillingdon: Unit 301, The Chimes, Uxbridge 01895 271 510 What they offer: · Manual & electric wheelchairs, powered scooters for loan as well as delivery/collection services Older Age Care: Right at Home Hillingdon & Uxbridge: www.rightathome.co.uk(http://www.rightathome.co.uk/) 01895 549 800 What they offer: · Personal care, companionship, home/shopping help and spe- cialist care for dementia and Alzheimer’s Everycare Hillingdon: www.everycare.co..uk(http://www.everycare.co.uk/) 01895 530 083 What they offer: · Home & live-in care, assistancewith housework, overnightcare and post-hospital support Elderly Community Centre/Clubs: Uxbridge Community Centre: www.uxbridgecentre.org.uk(http://www.uxbridgecentre.org.uk/) 01895257163 What they offer: · Offers a variety of activities aimed at promoting health, fitness, educationandsocialengagementforelderlyresidents Address: · 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge,UB8 2PJ Ruislip Northwood Old Folks Association: www.rnofa.org.uk(http://www.rnofa.org.uk/) 0208 866 8603 What they offer: · Provides affordable meals, social activitiesto reduce loneli- ness and improve well-being Address: · 461 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9NZ, open Monday- Friday at 10am Dovetail DiningClub: www.hillypark.uk/dovetail-dining-centre(http://www.hillypark.uk/dovetail-dining-centre) 01895 814 424 What they offer: · Catered two coursemeals, cooked fresh everyday Address: · Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, 25 Hercies Road, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS served Monday-Friday at 12 midday

Abbots FC: www.abbotsyouthfc.co.uk (http://www.abbotsyouthfc.co.uk/) Fixtures: · Under 6s - Under 18s boys and girlsfootball teams Wealdstone FC: www.wealdstone-fc.com (http://www.wealdstone-fc.com/) Fixtures: · Youth FC for boys and girls, aged 4—18 plus three acade- mies for 16-23 year olds to study alongside practice football Address: · Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip,HA4 6JQ BM Youth: www.bmyouth.co.uk (http://www.bmyouth.co.uk/) Fixtures: · Development centre for 6-15 year olds, school holiday sports camps and toddler football programs Uxbridge CricketClub: www.uxbridgecricketclub.hitscricket.com(http://www.uxbridgecricketclub.hitscricket.com/) Fixtures: · Facilities for bowls, cricket,rugby, squash and tennis Address: · Gatting Way, Park Road,Uxbridge, UB8 1NR

Citizens’ Advice Bureau Hillingdon: www.hillingdoncab.org.uk(http://www.hillingdoncab.org.uk/) 0808 278 7893 Citizen’s Advice offer support for: • Debt & Money • Work • Housing • Benefits • Immigration Bell Farm Christian Centre: www.bfcc.org.uk(http://www.bfcc.org.uk/) 01895444406 Bell Farm offer support for: • Benefits & Council Tax • Housing & Rent Arrears • Debt/Bailiffs • Consumer Issues • Crime reporting centre also available

Hillingdon RefugeeSupport Group (HRSG): enquiries@hrsg.org.uk(mailto:enquiries@hrsg.org.uk) 01895434728 Hillingdon Refugees In Effective & Active Partnership (REAP): enquiries@reap.org.uk (mailto:enquiries@reap.org.uk) 01895 441530 Address for both HRSG & REAP Key House 106 High Street, West Drayton UB7 7BQ Refugee Mental Health Support: Freedom from Torture: www.freedomfromtorture.org(http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/) 0207 697 7777 What they offer: · Therapy & counselling for torture survivors seeking asylum The Refugee Therapy Centre www.refugeetherapy.org.uk(http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk/) 0207 561 1587 What they offer: · Mental health support for refugees and asylum seekers · SVP South Ruislip—immigrant & detainees emotional support 07563 775 777 · British Red Cross—emergency assistance, providing resources for food, clothing, housing & legal aid, also available in multiple lan- guages 0844 871 1111 · Migrant Help—assistance with asylum applications and accommodation issues 0808 8010 503 · Refugee Council—Advice for avoiding destitution and navigating asylum support systems 0207 346 6700 · Shelter UK—Housing support, as well as referrals for migrants and refugees for housing and welfare needs 0208 747 3714

1. Ickenham’s CompassTheatre: Becomea theatre volunteerin roles such as ushers,café bartenders and costume hire assistants to gain experi- ence, meet new people and support your local theatre! 2. NHS Hillingdon Volunteering: Supporting the local hospitalthrough a range of roles, matching individuals to roles best suited to their skillset. For more, visit thh.nhs.uk/volunteering 3. Hillingdon Foodbank: Support includes working in their warehouse, as a driver or within a main foodbank centre. For more, visit Hil- lingdon.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer

Hillingdon Law Centre: www.hillingdonlawcentre.co.uk(http://www.hillingdonlawcentre.co.uk/) 0208 561 9400 Hillingdon Law Centre provide ser- vices for: • Employment Law • Immigration Law • Housing Law National Legal Services Solicitors: www.nationallegalservice.co.uk(http://www.nationallegalservice.co.uk/) 0203 601 5051 NLL provide services for: • Family Law • Domestic Abuse • Child welfare For Pro Bono Support: · GOV.UK Legal Aid Checker: • Present yourself as Homeless at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge High Street (Hillingdon residents only) • Request a Housing Needs Assessment to explore emergency housing options • Once temporarily housed, seek financial support • Citizens Advice Hillingdon offer advice, contact at 0808278 7894 • Shelter UK, for evictions, landlord disputes, homelessness contact at 0808 800 4444, shelter.org.uk Visit www.gov.uk/legal-aid (http://www.gov.uk/legal-aid)to check eligibility for legal aid and find nearby providers · Advocate (Bar Pro Bono Unit): Visit www.weareadvocate.org.uk (http://www.weareadvocate.org.uk/)for free representation in court and for those unable to afford legal help · LawWorks: Visit www.lawworks.org.uk (http://www.lawworks.org.uk/)to find free legal advice clinics and pro bono solicitors

For BenefitsAdvice: P3 Hillingdon Family Advice Service www.p3charity.org/services/hillingdon-family-advice-service (www.p3charity.org/services/hillingdon-family-advice-service) 01895 436 114 What they offer(APPOINTMENT ONLY) · Provides adviceand support to families, includingassistance with benefits, housing and related issues DOORWAY Advice Information and Care Service: 07772762 128 DROP IN SERVICES AT: 1) Bell Farm Church 2) St Matthew’s Church,Mondays 2-4pm or Fridays 12-2pm What they offer: · Comprehensive advice on benefits, council tax, rent arrears, housing and debt problems. Online Resources: · Advicelocal: Enter your postcode and advice topic at www.advicelocal.uk (http://www.advicelocal.uk/)for help and details on independent advice organisations locally · Turn2us: Find online supportfor benefits, grants,PIP at www.turn2us.org.uk(http://www.turn2us.org.uk/)

Residents of Uxbridge and South Ruislip can seek assistance through access to multiple services and relief options pro- vided by the London Borough of Hillingdon, including: Council Tax Reduction Scheme, offering eligible residents a discount dependent on their circumstances. To see eligibil- ity and to apply, please visit the Hillingdon Council website. In addition to the reduction scheme, other discounts and exemptions include: · Single Person Discount: 25% discount for households with only one adult resident · Student Exemption: Full time students may be exempt from Council Tax · Disability Reduction: Households with a disabled resi- dent may qualify for a reduction if the property has been adapted to meet their needs. Detailed information and the application forms can be found at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/counciltax(http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/counciltax) For assistance with the application process, residents can contact the Housing Benefits team via email at housingbenefits@hillingdon.gov.uk (housingbenefits@hillingdon.gov.uk)