Alison Broom

Heart of Kent Hospice and @holgkent are helping families across Kent with a new service which will support children and young people aged 5-18 years and their families through the challenges of having a family member living with a terminal illness. More: hokh.info/familysupportg…

#MaidstoneTaskForce have today conducted joint visits with @mhshomes and @maidstonebc in #Marden. We have issued two Community Protection Warnings to households in Cascade Close, in response to recent and continuing anti-social behaviour. #ASBAwarenessWeek

Congratulations to our brilliant housing team!

IT'S TODAY! 🥳 The wait is (almost) over. Love Food @ #Lockmeadow OPENS to the public at 7PM TONIGHT. We can't wait to share these wonderful world street foods with you all 🤗 #easydineuk #moondancebar #funkyfeast #flourpower #mrbigs #aroidee #notoriousbrg #totaljerk #maidstone

You must self-isolate if you’re told to. It’s important in stopping the spread of the virus. Find out how you can claim a Test and Trace Support Payment if you’re on a low income and you’ve been told to self-isolate, and cannot work from home: bit.ly/330rOeQ

If you claim certain benefits and are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you could claim a one-off payment if you are unable to work from home and will lose income. Read the full criteria and apply online if you qualify: maidstone.gov.uk/home/other-ser…

Read our statement from Chairman @JGJamieson on the national lockdown announced tonight local.gov.uk/covid-19-lga-r… Councils will continue to step up to support residents, especially those who are more vulnerable, businesses and education settings.

As we prepare for 2 weeks of online learning, additional online resources are available for young people. @MidKentMind offers a variety of free virtual courses that aim to provide young people with emotional support and develop their coping strategies. #MentalHealthMatters

Please share and make also family and friends aware: We continue to work hard to prioritise our response patients in a life-threatening condition. We are taking longer to reach some that need us. Please bear with us while we manage this exceptional demand.

Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for today in areas including Collier Street, Marden, Yalding, Town Centre & Lockmeadow. For more info sign up for flood warnings: …od-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings MBC officers are out monitoring the situation. Please take care when out & about.

If you claim certain benefits and are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you could claim a one-off payment if you are unable to work from home and will lose income. Read the full criteria and apply online if you qualify bit.ly/3aooOxx

#M20 is closed from Junction 8-11 including all entry slips at Junction 8, 9, 10 and 10a. This is to facilitate Operation Stack due to the 48 hour closure of the French borders. Updates to follow

MBC is calling all businesses that had to close from 5 November until 2 December 2020 as part of the national lockdown and are registered for business rates, to apply for a ‘Local Restrictions Support Grant’ as it’s not too late. Find out more: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/2020…

Apply for a Local Restrictions Support Grant! To view eligibility and to apply go here: self.maidstone.gov.uk/service/C19_Lo…

One-off payments are available to help support people who have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace but are unable to work from home and will lose income. You can find out if you qualify and find out more at: maidstone.gov.uk/home/other-ser…

Look out for the Local Plan Review consultation on Tuesday 1 December! You'll have the chance to have your say on the future growth in housing, employment, retail, and the preferred locations. The consultation will close Tuesday 22 December.

The increase in domestic abuse during the pandemic has been horrifying. Behaviour needs to change. Make sure people know about the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

💰 MBC has launched the discretionary ‘Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme’ for those businesses adversely affected by the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19. ℹ️ For more information and to apply to go: maidstone.gov.uk/home/other-ser…

KCC has announced food vouchers are available during the Oct half term if your child is eligible for free school meals. Families can apply for one £15 voucher per child at kent.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or through the helpline on 03000 41 24 24. Apply by 5pm Mon 2 Nov. #KentTogether

If you or a member of your household has symptoms of coronavirus, a positive test or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace - you must stay at home. Find out when you need to self-isolate here: loom.ly/QXCoGcE #protectkentandmedway @NHSKMCCG