Based on what you have told us, we have these suggestions.
While this is not a substitute for personalised, professional advice, we hope it is a useful starting point.

Your Area

Your local council is: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Website: www.tmbc.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 01732 844522 (Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm, Friday: 9am – 4:30pm)

Your county council is: Kent County Council
Website: www.kent.gov.uk
Main telephone number: 03000 41 41 41 (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm)

Reaching out now could prevent homelessness and connect you to the support you need.

Your local council
If you’re at risk of homelessness, reach out to your local council immediately.They will explain your options, which depending on your situation may include:

  • offering you emergency accommodation
  • completing an assessment to understand your situation better
  • helping you access other services that can help
  • recommending you register for social housing.

    • Shelter
    Shelter offer comprehensive advice on council support during relationship breakdowns and other causes of homelessness.
    You can find this information here: Shelter – relationship breakdowns

    Live Well Kent and Medway
    Live Well Kent & Medway can provide support for people who are sofa surfing, or whose housing situation is affecting their mental health.
    Visit their website for more information on how to get help.
    Website: Live Well Kent and Medway

    West Kent Mediation
    West Kent Mediation offer free, professional, and confidential mediation services for people experiencing relationship breakdowns or conflicts.
    If you’re at risk of homelessness due to relationship breakdown or conflict with housemates or family members mediation might help resolve issues, provided all parties are willing to participate.
    Telephone: 01732 469696
    Email: theoffice@wkm.org.uk
    Website: www.wkm.org.uk

     

    Citizens Advice North and West Kent
    Citizens advice North and West Kent offer free, confidential and impartial advice to people living or working in and around these areas.
    Telephone: 0808 278 7810 (Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm)
    Website: www.citizensadvicenwk.org.uk

     

    Age UK (for over 50s)
    Age UK offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers living in the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge areas.
    Covering matters such as benefits, case and support, housing issues, finances.
    Telephone: 01732 336100 (Monday to Thursday, 9am – 4pm)
    Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
    Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/maidstone-sevenoaks-tonbridge

    Email And Print Resource

    Email Form