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Pension Credit can also bring Council Tax Reduction and Cold Weather Payments.
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All the help for older people in Kent, on one page.
Why this page? Help in Kent comes from different places: the county council, your local council, GOV.UK and the NHS. We've named who does what and linked straight to each.
Pension Credit can also bring Council Tax Reduction and Cold Weather Payments.
Check Pension CreditIn Kent, Council Tax help comes from your district or borough council.
Who handles this: your district or borough, not Kent County Council.
Yes. You can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed or working.
Yes. Each council sets its own limit, so check yours. For example, Maidstone's is usually £10,000, and Tonbridge & Malling's is £16,000.
If you're over Pension Credit age you may get Second Adult Rebate.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Find your council on GOV.UKWho handles this: Kent County Council assesses Crisis Payments. The fund replaced the Household Support Fund; its funding runs from 1 April 2026.
We could not confirm who can apply. Ask Kent County Council: who can get a Crisis Payment? Other help: Kent Advice Hub
The Kent Support and Assistance Service (KSAS) has closed. Kent County Council
No. The Crisis and Resilience Fund replaced it.
We couldn't find an official answer. Call Citizens Advice on 0300 304 8003 and ask: 'Is a Crisis Payment a grant, or will I have to pay it back?'
Kent County Council has extra money for people in a crisis with rising heating oil costs. We could not confirm whether it helps with other heating costs. Ask Kent County Council: can a Crisis Payment help with my energy bills?
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
How to applyLive in Kent and be State Pension age.
Free 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on bank holidays. Works on buses across England, but not on trains or coaches.
If you have a disability, you may be able to get a disabled person's pass.
Who handles this: Kent County Council.
Questions: 03000 41 83 83 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or buspass@kent.gov.uk.
Bus times: traveline.info, or call 0871 200 22 33 (12p a minute, plus your phone company's access charge).
State Pension age, if you live in Kent.
Only if you are disabled and can't travel alone. Then you can apply for a disabled person's and companion pass. Your companion travels free only with you, and only in Kent and Medway.
You may be able to get a disabled person's bus pass.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Apply for a bus passUp to 4 months if you need an assessment, or up to 4 weeks if you qualify automatically.
If you live in Medway, Bexley or Bromley, apply to that council.
Who handles this: Kent County Council, not your district.
We could not confirm the appeal steps. Call Kent County Council on 03000 41 62 62 and ask how to have the decision looked at again.
Apply again before it runs out, because it can take up to 4 months. KCC emails you 4 months before it expires, or texts or writes if you have no email. Badges are not renewed automatically. Help: 03000 41 62 62.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Get free help with your Blue Badge applicationKent County Council's Technology Enhanced Lives Service offers alarms and sensors, monitored 24 hours a day. It's available for 10 weeks after hospital or respite with no assessment needed, or longer-term after a care needs assessment. Email tels@kent.gov.uk. Kent County Council
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