We have compiled a list of essential voluntary and statutory services which can be utilised by our partners and clients in the Brent and Harrow area.
STATUTORY AGENCIES
Social Care
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/adult-social-care
Housing/Homelessness Support
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/housing-property/homelessness
Benefits
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/benefits
Universal Credit
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/benefits/universal-credit
PIP
Attendance Allowance
https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance
Taxi Card
https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/taxicard
Dial-a-Ride
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dial-a-ride/
Out of Hours
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/adult-social-care/hours
VOLUNTARY AGENCIES
FLOATING SUPPORT
EACH
4th Floor, 84 Uxbridge Road, W13 8RA
Website: https://eachcounselling.org.uk/
Telephone: 020 8577 6059
Email: harrowfs@eachcounselling.org.uk
We can help residents of Harrow, aged 18-65, needing support with:
- housing related issues
- benefits advice
- budgeting
- debts and arrear
Harrow Association for Somali Organisations (HASVO)
Printing House, 66 Lower Road, Harrow, HA2 0DH
Tel 020 8423 5948
We can sometimes offer floating support and outreach for vulnerable adults in Harrow. Not limited to Somali adults.
Romanian Culture and Charity Together (RCCT)
Every other week we hold information sessions together with different services within Harrow and Barnet councils. Among the themes covered are settled and pre-settled status, employment, benefits and health. We also signpost to the relevant local services those that need it.
There is a food bank every Tuesday from 2-4pm and we run an information session with hot lunch once a month. Please call to find out which day it runs as it differs month to month.
Address: Livingstone House, 102A Watling Ave, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0LN.
Telephone: 07311 488 110
E-mail: office@rcct.uk
Conversation Café
The Conversation Café is a welcoming and safe drop-in session. It is for Harrow residents to meet face-to-face with staff from the Council and community partners.
Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat. We especially encourage those who feel vulnerable, have a disability, or residents who are unpaid Carers.
We also welcome members of the public drop in to speak to our Adult Social Care fi nance teams.
Every Tuesday between 10am and 3pm at St Peter’s Church, Sumner Road, West Harrow, HA1 4BX.
Citizens Advice Bureau – Harrow
4 Gayton Rd, Harrow HA1 2FB
Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30pm
Afghan Association Paiwand Ltd
11 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7EE
Tel: 0208 905 8770
Referrals https://www.paiwand.com/contact-us-referals
Our service covers a variety of issues, including benefits, housing, employment, and translation needs. Get in touch today by emailing any enquiries to advocacy@paiwand.com.
Mind in Harrow
On Your Side
Advocacy to help to help people overcome problems with welfare benefits or mental health services.
Telephone: 020 8426 0929
Website: https://www.mindinharrow.org.uk/services/on-your-side/
BENEFITS SUPPORT
harrowfs@eachcounselling.org.uk (Housing related claims only)
http://harrowlawcentre.org.uk/ (For help with appeals and representation at appeals)
https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
DEBT MANAGEMENT
Step Change
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
Age UK, HHB
North Harrow Community Library, 429-433 Pinner Road, Harrow HA1 4HN
Wednesday’s 10 am – 1pm
Appointment only 0208 861 7980 to book an appointment
Mind in Harrow
Community Connex
https://communityconnex.co.uk/our-services/information-and-advice/
Harrow Association for Disabled People
Age UK, HHB
A service supporting older private renters (60+) and those threatened with homelessness.
- A Housing information/advice support service that is tailored to individual needs regarding housing issues and related welfare support.
- Help to explore future options, so averting a housing crisis.
- Ongoing holistic support such as signposting for benefits.
- Help and support to develop digital skills to access housing and related welfare benefits online.
Contact Jean Williams 07710149318
Harrow Law Centre
Monday – Friday 09.30-5.30
http://harrowlawcentre.org.uk/
LEGAL SUPPORT
Citizens Advice Bureau – Harrow
4 Gayton Rd, Harrow HA1 2FB
Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30pm
Harrow Law Centre
Monday – Friday 09.30-5.30
http://harrowlawcentre.org.uk/
0208 863 4355
Sangat Advice Centre
Sancroft Road
Harrow
HA3 7NS
Telephone: 0208 427 0659
Email: info@sangat.org.uk
Website: http://www.sangat.org.uk/Home.htm
Legal Aid
Immigration
Harrow Law Centre
Monday – Friday 09.30-5.30
0208 863 4355
http://harrowlawcentre.org.uk/
Harrow Association for Somali Organisations (HASVO)
Printing House, 66 Lower Road, Harrow, HA2 0DH
Tel 020 8423 5948
Afghan Association Paiwand Ltd
11 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7EE
0208 905 8770
Referrals https://www.paiwand.com/contact-us-referals
SOCIAL ISOLATION PREVENTION
Community Connex
Walk and Talk/Learning Lunches/Yoga and Wellbeing/Quizzes/
0208 869 8484
https://communityconnex.co.uk/our-services/people-connex/
Age UK
Knitting for Wellbeing
St Ann’s Shopping Centre, Food Court (1st Floor), St Ann’s Road. Harrow. HA1 1AT
Every Monday at 1-3pm
Booking is essential, please contact the community tea, on 020 8756 4391.
North Harrow Community Library
429-433 Pinner Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HN
https://northharrowlibrary.org/about-us/contact-us/
Activities and workshops provided. Please check for latest offers
Capable Communities
A range of activities aimed at adults over 18
For more info, please contact us on info@capablecommunities.co.uk
Harrow Rethink Support Group (for carers and people with mental health illnesses)
The support group provides mutual support, as well as helpful information via monthly evening meetings.
Telephone: 07766 331604 (Jennifer)
Email: harrowsupportgroup@rethink.org
https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/support-groups/harrow-rethink-support-group/
CNWL Recovery College
A range of courses, aimed at people with connection to mental ill health
Email: cnwl.recoverycollege@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 3214 5686
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/recovery-and-wellbeing-college/courses-and-workshops
Public Health Harrow
Harrow health walks
02084241255
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/health-leisure/health-walks
BEFRIENDING
Age UK Hillingdon
Friendship Services
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/
0208 756 3040
Mind Harrow
Talking Therapies
0208 426 0929
https://directory.ageuk.org.uk/local-service/age-uk-hillingdon/?p=HA1%203ND
JOB SEEKING
Shaw Trust
0300 30 33 111
Harrow Job Centre
King’s House, Clarendon Rd, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1YJ
0800 169 0190
https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
OTHER
Home from Hospital Service
020 8756 4393
Once you have been discharged from hospital, if you live in the borough of Harrow and are 60+, our team are there to offer a range of practical support to help you on the road to recovery. This service is a FREE service.