My family - support for parents and children

Family enjoyinh Lambeth Country Show 2009This page signposts specific support for parents, carers and older people.

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For parents and carers


Free school meals

How to apply for free school meals at Lambeth schools.

Free early learning entitlement for three and four-year-olds

In Lambeth children are entitled to 15 hours of free early learning per week for 38 weeks a year. Read more about free early learning for your child.

Choosing childcare

Funding for parents and carers returning to work.

Returning to work

How to find help if you would like to return to work but feel you can't because of your caring role.

Places you can go


Young Carers Project

Primary school children at a Lambeth school Information, advice and support for children and young people (5 to 19 years old) caring for a family member with an illness or disability.

The project offers holiday trips and outings, homework clubs, youth clubs and one-to-one support. The service is open to professionals and accepts self-referrals.

This service is provided by Lambeth Crossroads.

Manager: Sheila Hammond
Phone: 020 8678 5605
Email: youngcarers@lambethxroads.org.uk

Waterloo Action Centre

Waterloo Action Centre staff can offer advice on some social services such as events and support for older people and carers.

Address: 14 Baylis Road, Waterloo, SE1 7AA

General advice: 0207 261 1404
Benefits advice: 0207 633 9415

Drop-in sessions:

  • Mondays and Fridays 9.30am to 12pm
  • Wednesdays 9.30am to 1pm
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays - telephone advice only from 9.30am to 5pm.