Family Advice and Support
The last 2 years have been a difficult time and we know that many families are struggling with money and affording healthy food for their family. However, there is support available.
You may be eligible for free school meals for your child Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK
The Brighton and Hove Food Partnership has lots of useful information on how to access emergency food parcels https://bhfood.org.uk/resources/accessing-emergency-food-parcels/
Everyone across the City can buy low-cost shopping if they need to. More information is available here: https://bhfood.org.uk/how-to-hub/low-cost-and-free-community-shopping/
If you are pregnant or have a child under 4 you may also be able to get help to buy milk, fruit and vegetables. Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start).
Family Help Online: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/family-help-online
Financial advice: https://www.moneyadviceplus.org.uk/getting-advice-support/
Pelican Parcels – supporting families to have the essentials for their children: https://www.pelicanparcels.org.uk/
New to Brighton and Hove fact sheet: https://ww3.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/New%20to%20Brighton%20and%20Hove%20Factsheet%20-%20Feb%2016.pdf
Parenting Support: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/childcare-and-family-support/parenting-support-through-family-hubs
Capa – supporting families impacted by child or adolescent on parent abuse: https://capafirstresponse.org/
Services for Young Carers: https://carershub.co.uk/services/services-for-young-carers/
Allsorts - information and support for young people under the age of 26 who are LGBT+ or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation: https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/
Black and Minority Ethnic Young Peoples Project (BMEYPP) - a youth led project for young people of colour age 11 to 25, offering safe spaces where they can take part in activities: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/members/directory/528139/
Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) - for people age 5 to 19, offering lots of drop in and weekly activities: https://www.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk/
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) - the wellbeing service for children and young people and specialist CAMHS: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/families-children-and-learning/childrens-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs
Extratime - affordable clubs, holiday schemes and family events activities for children and young people with or without disability age 4 to 25: https://www.extratimebrighton.org.uk/
Rise: Support with Domestic Abuse: https://www.riseuk.org.uk/
Voices in exile - supporting refugees, asylum seekers and those with no recourse to public funds: https://www.voicesinexile.org/
Food banks and community food hubs: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/food-banks-community-food-hubs-and-low-cost-food
How to claim disability living allowance for your child: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/help-with-your-dla-claim/how-to-claim-dla/
Amaze – supporting families of children with disabilities: https://amazesussex.org.uk
Compass card application: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/directories/special-educational-needs-and-disability-send-support/compass-card
If you would like any more information on any of the above, please talk to the school office on 01273 711816 or email office@brunswick.brighton-hove.sch.uk