Housing options

Which? Elderly Care offers free, independent and practical advice about looking after elderly / older people. Some of the issues covered include: Accessing local authority and NHS care and support Benefits and allowances for older people Changing care needs Dealing with changing care needs Dealing with…

Supported living is a way of helping adults with learning disabilities to have the opportunity to live as independently as possible. If you do not want to live in residential care, but you would not be able to cope on your own at home, then…

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness. They provide free information and advocacy to people in housing need. visit the Get Advice section for help online phone or visit a Shelter advice centre near you get legal advice on…

Sanctuary Supported Living offer housing related floating support, which is a free service, funded by Commissioned Services at Kent County Council and the support can last up to 1 year.  The service is available to anyone aged 16 and over in Kent who has a…

Regis Gate consists of 51 Extra Care homes for rent and Shared Ownership for over 55s. Our high quality, spacious apartments, are fully accessible for wheelchair users and specifically designed for older people. The scheme features a mix of one and two bedroom apartments all…

The Primary Care Community Link Service works alongside your GP practice. It is there to help you find a way through to problems you are facing by building your confidence, helping you to feel more included in your community and help you to address any…

The rough sleeper team is based in Canterbury and Maidstone and works throughout Kent. Outreach workers will undertake street outreach sessions to locate people who are homeless. We will respond to any calls notifying us of people sleeping rough. We are also trying to prevent…

Porchlight offers a free telephone 24 hour helpline for people who are street homelessness, sofa surfing or about to lose their home. Information, advice and guidance is provided to enable you to find accommodation that meets your needs and keeps you safe from harm. Support is available to develop life long skills to break…

Confidential 24 hour helpline for women experiencing violence and domestic abuse in relationships and families. The female advisers provide support, help and information. There are translation facilities for callers whose first language is not English and a service for callers who are deaf or hard…

Meadowside is a residential service that provides respite care service (short stays) to adults with a learning disability. This can be for a short break away from home, support during transition from one service to another or emergency placement whilst waiting for other care to be…