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. 

 

Partners visit Woodland Place as 106-home development approaches completion

Last week, partners from Homes England, local councils, and other organisations visited Woodland Place to tour the 106-home development and see how the new community is coming together.

 

Your voice, Our action: Resident Inclusion group

This month, we’re highlighting how residents with lived experience of a disability can help shape how we improve our services by taking part in our Resident Inclusion group.