Help with the cost of living

Citizen Advice Kiosk


If you need confidential money advice, you can contact Citizens Advice directly and discretely via the Virtual Money Advice Kiosk at Gravesend Civic Centre.

Just press Start on the iPad within the kiosk and you will be connected to a trained Citizens Advice money advisor who can give you all kinds of advice, not just in relation to debt, but also about managing money and budgeting to head off problems in the first place.

Green homes funding

If you are a homeowner, you may be able to get assistance towards energy saving improvements.

Help with Council Tax

If you are on low income, you may be eligible for Council Tax discounts or exemptions.

Struggling to pay your rent?

Our Housing Income team are there to help, and you should contact us as soon as possible.

Food and essentials

Food banks offer a valuable service, to help many people in difficult situations.

Warm spaces in the community

Find information about support available, including warm places to visit in the community. 

Help for households

Advice from GOV.UK on support available, including cost of living payments and other help for households.

Benefit calculator

Our benefits calculator will help you find out what benefits you could claim.

Kent Together

Kent Together can help you to find your way through the advice and support available.