Support

Dear Parent/Carer,

See below some information you may find useful –

Free School Meals

If your circumstances have changes your child may be eligible for free school meals, please check online

https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/EducationandFamilies/Schools/FreeSchoolMeals.aspx

Council Tax & Welfare Support

Support information around paying council tax for members of the public who are struggling financially https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/CouncilandBenefits/Housing-Benefits.aspx

Financial help and Rights

https://www.gov.uk- coronavirus support for employees benefit claimants and businesses

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 0808 223 1133.

Welfare Rights The primary means to access the Welfare Rights Service is via the telephone on 0151 511 8930.

Housing Solutions please email housing.solutionsteam@halton.gov.uk

Buttle Uk https://www.buttleuk.org/need-support/families/all

Food Bank – 53a, Operations Centre, Russell Rd, Runcorn WA7 4BH 01928 577679

Scams Relating To Coronavirus-

Halton’s Trading Standards are issuing advice having been made aware of a number of scams relating to coronavirus. Scammers are already exploiting the coronavirus situation, cashing in on people’s concerns and fears. There are current scams here and abroad:

Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission (https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/) – check they are legitimate before you donate

If you or somebody you know has been caught out by a scam or fraud please contact one of our specialist officers, Linda or Sue on 0151 511 8785 or 0151 511 8775, who are already working with people in Halton who have lost thousands of pounds to scams.

Halton Borough Council – Behaviour Support Team

Contact Details

Further information on the service can be obtained by contacting the team

Telephone: 0151 511 8444

Email: PositiveBehaviourSupportService@halton.gov.uk

Online Safety-

https://www.childnet.com/resources/online-safety-activities-you-can-do-from-home?utm

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/