Forced marriage and school holidays

As the school holidays approach and travel restrictions are lifted, there is a risk of children being taken abroad, and being forced to marry. Forced marriage is illegal.

We need to stay alert to Signs of children and young people being in potential danger of Forced Marriage. It is important to act quickly, without alerting family members or friends who may be part of the plans.

Find out how to get help

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Tower Hamlets Floating Support

Free, confidential, and tailored short-term support for people in Tower Hamlets with a range of support needs. This could include substance misuse, domestic violence, homelessness, tenancy sustainment, mental health, learning difficulties and physical health needs.

About this service

Tower Hamlets Floating Support (THFS) can support you to develop the skills and confidence you need to have a more fulfilling and independent life. This service is confidential and completely free.

THFS floating support workers provide advice on a range of topics, including:

  • Homelessness prevention and support,
  • Finding and maintaining a home,
  • Tenancy sustainment,
  • Money and budgeting,
  • Benefit claims,
  • Debt and rent arrears,
  • Employment, training and volunteering,
  • Physical and mental health,
  • Drug and alcohol problems,
  • Relationships and socialising,
  • Advice for carers,
  • Care and support options in Tower Hamlets.

Who can access the service?

Anyone can access this service, as long as you:

  • Are 18 years or older,
  • Live in the Tower Hamlets area,
  • Need support to overcome or prevent crisis.

How does it work?

  1. You are referred for the service by an external service, or you complete a self-referral form.
  2. THFS book an appointment to have a chat with you to identify your support needs.
  3. THFS support you to achieve your personal goals and improve your situation and wellbeing.

THFS can offer you up to six months of ongoing support. Everyone is different, so they can tailor support to suit you.

How to apply?

There are two ways to access this service:

  • Contact THFS or fill in the referral form.
  • You can be referred by an agency, professional, family member or friend.

Contact

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Email: towerhamletsfs@peabody.org.uk

Call: 0203 828 4916