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.

Staying scam aware - disrepair claims

We know there are several companies out there targeting our residents with false repair claim information and asking them to register on their websites.   These companies are not associated with West Kent in any way, and we are urging residents to ignore any communications from them Including any registration requests. 

 

Social Value Week – spotlighting the Community Chest

Social Value Week is all about shining a light on social value, sparking discussions, sharing best practice, celebrating success stories, and honouring dedicated supply-chain partners. Running from 25 to 29 November, it’s a great way to recognise important initiatives that help people – and for us, our residents.