Local Support
Travel & Parking Expenses
If you are classed as regular attenders, for example, if your child is having at least 2-3 appointments per month, you are entitled to free parking at Bassetlaw Hospital. If you are eligible, please ask the nursing team to submit an application.
The NHS Travel Costs Scheme also gives support and reimburses certain travel costs. You may be eligible to claim.
Family Hubs
Family Hubs provide ‘places to go’ for families and offer a wide range of activities, services and information for families of any children aged 0-18years. Hubs are free to attend. Visit the Council website for more information and locations.
Help with Technology
The Family Fund (VCSE networks) may provide grants for devices such as phones or computers. Visit the website to find out more.
Free school meals
All children receive free school meals in reception and Years 1 & 2. But you may also be eligible up to the age of 18 if you’re on certain benefits. Visit the Council website to find out more or call 0300 500 80 80.
Your Health Notts
Your Health Notts gives free support and advice for families and teens from nutritionists and personal trainers, helping families to eat well and move more.
Within this service is the ‘FAB’ (Food Activity Balance) programme, which is a weight management service supporting the whole family. They provide virtual sessions and 1:1 telephone support with topics such as cooking on a budget, healthy snacks, sleep and weight.
Find out more by calling, 0115 7722515, text ‘Family’ to 62277 or visit the website.
Benefits check-up
To ensure that you’re not missing out on benefits you may be entitled to, complete the benefit calculator.
Council Tax Support
To find out if you’re eligible for support with your council tax, visit the Council website.
Bassetlaw Food Banks
Monday:
- Kingston Park Academy – 2:30pm (families only)
- Ramsden Primary – 2.30pm
- Mattersey Primary – 2.45pm
Tuesday:
- LimeTree Nursery – 12.45pm
- Rampton Primary – 2.30pm
- Serlby Park Academy and St Patricks Primary – 2.30pm (families only)
Wednesday:
- Sparken Hill Academy and Misterton Primary – 2.30pm
Thursday:
- Ordsall and Tuxford Primary – 2.30pm
Friday:
- Langold Primary – 3pm
- Carr Hill Primary – 2.30pm
- Hallcroft Infants – 2.45pm (families only)
More information on Bassetlaw Food Banks.
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National Support
Mental health and money
You can access advice and support for issues with mental health and money. Visit the website.
Help with Childcare costs
Working families who pay for Ofsted-registered childcare may be eligible for the tax-free childcare scheme. Find out more.
Disability Living Allowance (PIP)
All families living with Type 1 Diabetes should be able to claim the Disability Living Allowance up to the age of 16 years and sometimes can claim PIP from age 16 years in certain circumstances.
Your children’s diabetes nurse will be able to assist with your claim by providing advice and a cover letter to include with your claim. For further advice and support, visit the website.
Healthy Start Scheme
You may be able to get help to buy healthy food and milk with the NHS Healthy Start Scheme. Visit the website to find out more.
National helplines and support services
Citizens Advice: Free advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and general consumer advice.
0800 240 4420 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Money Helper: Free and impartial advice, backed by the UK government.
0800 138 7777 or www.moneyhelper.org.uk
National Energy Action: Free advice on energy bills and keeping warm and safe at home.
0800 304 7159 or www.nea.org.uk
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