If you are experiencing financial difficulty due to coronavirus and worried about paying your rent, please talk to us. 

By keeping us up to date with your changing circumstances we can help you to manage your rent payable to us and other household bills. 

The Government has published some useful advice if you are self-employed, claiming benefits or needing to make a claim for benefits and statutory sick pay - www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-support-for-employees-benefit-claimants-and-businesses

For more information about statutory sick pay please visit - www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay

For more information about making a new claim for universal credit please visit - www.gov.uk/universal-credit   

Citizens Advice:

Citizens Advice are continuing to provide advice with over the phone consultations. Their helpline number is 0300 3309001. This is open Monday to Friday between 10am-3pm. You can also visit their website www.citizensadvice.org.uk

 

If you have any concerns about coronavirus and its impact on you, there is more information here.

35 years of West Kent: Regenerating 67 unused garages into 14 new, warm and affordable homes

As we mark 35 years of West Kent, we’re looking back on our innovative redevelopment, which turned 67 garages in Swanley into 14 new homes for local families.

 

35 years of West Kent: Jean's story of community and belonging

As part of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, we're proud to share Jean's story. In this video, Jean, a resident for over 11 years, shares her thoughts on how West Kent has supported her though life changes and helped to build a sense of community in her local neighbourhood.