The cost of uniforms can be a real worry for many families, who are already under increasing pressure from the rising cost of living. According to The children’s Society, the average uniform costs £315 per primary school pupil and £337 per secondary pupil.

Families could be at risk of falling prey to predatory lenders who offer quick cash loans at astronomical rates leading families into long-term financial hardship. Interest rates are known to be as high as 100,000% percent leaving borrowers trapped in a cycle of debt for years.

If you or someone you know has been affected by loan sharks, you can access confidential advice and support here.

The Together for Sutton service will make it easier for people living and working in Sutton to access a wide range of health and social care resources and services. The single point of access provided through the dedicated phone number or online referral form will ensure that residents only need to tell their stories and give their information once.

Please find attached a copy of the poster and a link to the website here.

Sutton Carers Centre opened its doors during Carers Week to host a Wellbeing ‘Open House’ for Carers and Professionals, with team members sharing information and advice on their services, as well as some local partners to help Carers' wellbeing. As part of the event, colleagues distributed the brand-new ‘What does good care look like’ brochure and the ‘Quick Reference Guide’, both created by the SSAB to support Carers in their caring role. To see what else happened at Sutton Carers Centre this Carers Week, please visit its website.

The Sutton Crisis Café offers out-of-hours support to adults in Sutton whose mental health is becoming overwhelming. We provide a safe, non-clinical, supportive environment to people experiencing a mild to moderate mental health crisis, as an alternative to attending A&E. You do not need a formal referral, just get in touch. Our details are listed here.

You may feel you are heading into crisis and want some support to keep yourself well, or you may have been struggling for a while. Please look at this poster.

The LFB has launched our consultation which sets out our plans to keep London safe for the coming years. We would like to invite you to an event on Saturday 18th June at Hammersmith Fire station to have your say on our proposals. The event will be held in BSL.

Details of the event can be found in the following video in BSL.

https://youtu.be/6Qj_1xn3jKk