Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Live Well Kent services in all areas are continuing to provide support while adapting the way we work to follow the latest official advice and guidance.
If you are currently being supported by a Live Well Kent service, we will be in touch with more information about how we can continue to support you. If you have any questions or need to speak to someone, please contact the particular service that is supporting you.
We are still accepting referrals so if you need support or need to refer someone you can call our referral line on 0800 567 7699, email us on info@livewellkent.org.uk or contact services directly.
For up-to-date information and advice about the Coronavirus, please visit our dedicated Coronavirus page
For support about managing your mental health during this difficult time, there is some useful advice on Mind’s website and Rethink’s website.
Call us on 0800 567 7699
We can help with lots of things
Keeping active and healthy
We can help you improve your lifestyle by:
- Giving you basic advice on healthy living and helping you set some goals to make positive lifestyle changes
- Supporting you to access a range of free resources including apps and things that are happening in your local community
- Putting you in touch with support to help you quit smoking, lose weight reduce your drinking or drugs intake and look after your sexual health.
Meeting people
Sometimes meeting with others can make life a little easier. We can help you get involved with activities like:
- Volunteering
- Community projects
- Arts, music, culture or sporting groups.
Everyday living
If you need that bit of extra help with practical things, we can support you with:
- Managing your money, including debt and benefits
- Housing support and guidance
- Improving your relationships
- Accessing counselling.
Training and work
We can help you gain new skills and qualifications, or support you to try a work placement or find a job.
If you are in emotional distress and need urgent support, please contact:
Mental Health Matters – 0800 107 0160 24/7 helpline
Samaritans – 116 123 (free phone number) 24/7 support line
Saneline – 0300 304 7000 4.30 pm – 10.30 pm helpline
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) – Single Point of Access (SPA) 0800 783 9111 – referral line for NHS Mental Health Services
Where can you access Live Well Kent services?
For more information about where to access Live Well Kent services visit our In your area page.
Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley*
Thanet*
Swale*
South Kent Coast*
* Live Well Kent is delivered by Porchlight in these areas
West Kent**
Ashford**
Canterbury and Coastal**
** Live Well Kent is delivered by Shaw Trust in these areas
How to get help?
We have a ‘no wrong door’ approach. You can get help from us through any community service, by contacting us yourself, or someone like your doctor or a friend can refer you to us. We will talk you through how we can help you and give the support and advice you need. Please call on 0800 567 7699 or email info@livewellkent.org.uk.
To find out more about getting support from Live Well Kent, please visit how to get help.
There is also a whole range of support available at One You Kent, a local health programme to help you make simple changes towards a longer and happier life.
To make a referral
Call 0800 567 7699 or email info@livewellkent.org.uk or fill out our online referral form.
About Shaw Trust and Porchlight
Shaw Trust
Registered Charity No. England and Wales: 287785, Scotland: SC03985.
Shaw Trust is a national charity working to create brighter futures for the people and communities we serve.
The charity was formed in 1982 in the village of Shaw in Wiltshire to support local disabled people to find employment. Since then Shaw Trust has grown in reach and now supports over 50,000 people a year to live independent and inclusive lives.
Today we provide employment opportunities, skills development training and health and well-being services across the UK. We operate charitable social enterprises, retail shops and work alongside Shaw Education Trust, which runs a diverse chain of academy schools.
For more information about Shaw Trust visit: www.shaw-trust.org.uk (opens in new tab or window).
Porchlight
Registered Charity No. 267116
At Porchlight, we help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, to play an active role in their local community and to fulfil their potential.
For more information about Porchlight visit: www.porchlight.org.uk (opens in new tab or window).