West Kent tenants who are working on the front line or stepping up and volunteering in their communities have shared their inspiring stories with us. We have been so impressed with the commitment and determination people are showing, and it is so uplifting to hear how much people are doing to support their neighbours and wider communities. 

 

Tina is a carer for people living with dementia. Find out what motivates her to keep going here.

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Smith is using her sewing skills to make scrubs and face masks.

Read more about how she reached out to her community to help this happen here.                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Jenny lives at one of our over 55s schemes and switched community befriending for dinner lady duty! Read her story here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day centreThis lovely day centre for older people had to shut after lockdown. Read how Betty, a regular volunteer at the centre, still managed to bring a smile to peoples face every day here. 

 

Your voice, Our action: helping a vulnerable resident stay warm at home

For our first Your voice, Our action story, we’re sharing how our tenancy sustainment team and partner organisations supported a vulnerable resident through a tough period

 

Residents get behind-the-scenes look at how Neighbourhood News is created

Earlier this month, some of our residents and staff travelled up to Leeds to visit Resource, the talented design agency behind our Neighbourhood News.