Coronavirus (Covid-19) Support Information

For the latest information and advice on Coronavirus, please use the following links:
Council Services

Customer Services
Reception Services at the Stone Pavilion are open, you can also call 01322 384400 if you wish to speak to a member of the office staff, or email clerk@stoneparishcouncil.com.
Stone Pavilion:
Stone Pavilion is open for regular and private hirers, in accordance with the government’s guidelines.
Please call 01322 384400 or email bookings@stoneparishcouncil.com.
Stone Recreation Ground:
Stone Recreation Ground is open to dog walkers and pedestrians, however, we ask all visitors to the site to respect the existing rules on social distancing and exercise/outdoor activity. The children’s playground, public toilets and outdoor gym are all open.
Stone Castle Park:
The children’s playgrounds and park are open but, as above, we ask all visitors to the site to respect the existing rules on social distancing and exercise/outdoor activity.
Local Support Groups

Kent Together
If you are vulnerable and need urgent support that cannot be met through existing support networks, you can contact Kent Together http://www.kent.gov.uk/KentTogether or call 03000 419292.
Citizens Advice – North Kent
Citizens Advice continue to support local people and are able to give free, independent and confidential advice.
They can be contacted as follows:
Phone: Call the freephone number 0808 278 7810 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email: advice@nwkent.cab.org.uk
Other support services

Here are details for support groups that can provide assistance if you should need it:
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Release the Pressure
There is a test service across Kent for people of all ages needing mental health support.
Simply text the word “Kent” to 85258 to have a conversation with a trained volunteer who can offer support.
Phone: 0800 107 0160 (free 24 hour helpline)
Website: www.releasethepressure.uk
Advice & Support for Local Businesses

> View the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance for employers and businesses…
Government Business Support Helpline:
0300 456 3565
https://www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline
HMRC Coronavirus Tax Helpline:
0800 015 9559
https://www.gov.uk/difficulties-paying-hmrc
Kent & Medway Business Recovery Helpline:
03333 602300