Wellbeing
Cost of Living Crisis
Hodge Hill College Food Bank
At Hodge Hill College, we are committed to supporting our school community.
Our food bank is available to assist families who may need extra support during challenging times. If you would like to access this service, we kindly ask you to complete the online request form, which can be found on our website https://bit.ly/3Uxzi4X or email us at: householdsupport@hodgehill.bham.sch.uk.
All requests are handled confidentially, and we aim to provide help as quickly as possible.
If you have any further questions or need assistance completing the form, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office. The team are here to help.
Finance
| Organisation | Contact Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Money Advice Service | 0800 138 7777 | Help with managing money, bank accounts, wills and estates and money-saving tips |
| British Gas Energy Trust | https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/bounce-back-checklist/ | Links to help with rising bills/where to gain local advice |
| Cooking on a Budget | https://endchildfoodpoverty.org/full-time-meals | Pocket-friendly, quick & easy recipes |
Child Care & Family Services
| Organisation | Contact Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Paying for Childcare | https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility | You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you're eligible for Universal Credit |
| Free School Meals | https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/birmingham | You may be able to claim benefits-related Free School Meals for your child if you meet the Government's eligibility criteria and your child is full-time at a school in Birmingham |
| Childcare Choices | https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ | Offer information about funding for childcare |
Housing & Homelessness
| Organisation | Contact Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Birmingham | https://ymcabirmingham.org.uk/ | Providing accommodation for over 150 young people each night who may have been forced onto the streets or family home. Also provide childcare. |
| Citizens Advice Service | https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/ | Giving advice on renting privately or from the council or housing association, homelessness, mortgage problems, safety fears where you live |
Energy Bills Support
| Organisation | Contact Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer Homes West Midlands |
0808 1968 298 |
Offering support with energy advice at home, energy efficiency measures, accessing additional support such as grants, tariff switching |
| Prescription for Warmth |
https://www.prescriptionforwarmth.co.uk/ 0191 815 1003 |
Offering support with energy saving advice and debt advice as well as offering support accessing other support areas such as foodbanks |
Support for Pupils
Mental Health, Wellbeing & Online Safety
Every Mind Matters - Youth Mental Health
Pause (Forward Thinking Birmingham)
Eating disorder, children and young people can ring Beat’s Youthline on: 0808 801 0711
Support for Parents & Carers
Food, Emergency & Ongoing Help
Mental Health, Wellbeing & Online Safety
Safeguarding, Child & Adult Protection