Cost-of-living support
Published
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
Updated
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
If you or someone you know are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, you can receive crucial advice and support at an event being hosted by Swale Borough Council.
Organisations from across the community and voluntary sector and private sector will be stationed in the Faversham Salvation Army, 4 Court St, as part of the latest One Swale Roadshow on 25 June.
People can receive support to help with the cost of living, such as food and fuel vouchers and water bill reductions, and advice on issues like home safety, energy use, health and debt.
Assistance will also be available for people who are registered to vote but do not have a valid Photo ID for the General Election on 4 July.
People will get help with filling out their application for a free Voter Authority Certificate so they can have their say on polling day.
The organisations who can assist residents include Age UK, Citizens Advice, Faversham Food Friends, Faversham Umbrella, FTC Community Bus, KCC Adult Social Care, KCC Household Support Team, One You Kent, South East Water and The Harmony Therapy Trust
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, the council is hosting an event every month at different locations around the borough until March 2025, to try to connect people in need with organisations who can offer support.
The previous event, which took place during Mental Health Awareness Week, focused on creating awareness for issues like suicide and self-harm and helped people struggling with depression and stress.
The council is working with the Swale CVS and Faversham Community Networking Group to organise these roadshows.
The event will take place between 9:30 and 11:30 am on 25 June at 4 Court Street Faversham ME13 7AW.
The next two events will be on the Isle of Sheppey on 25 July at the Seashells Family Hub on Rose St, Sheerness, ME12 1AW and 13 August at Eastern Sheppey Community Hub on Leysdown Road, Leysdown on Sea, ME12 4RD.
