What Tier 4: Stay at Home means for mhs homes
The Prime Minister announced on Saturday 19 December that Kent and Medway will move into Tier 4: Stay at Home as of Sunday 20 December.
We wanted to confirm that as a result of this announcement, we’re not making any changes to how our services are currently operating.
We’re constantly reviewing the government advice and if we need to make changes to our services, we’ll let you know. Our colleagues continue to work to COVID-secure guidance to keep you and them safe.
You can read the full details of how our services are currently operating here.
Guidance for the Christmas period
Unfortunately, for anyone living in a Tier 4 area, you’re no longer able to have a Christmas Bubble. If you live in a Tier 4 area, it means:
- You can't leave or be outside of your home or garden unless you have a reasonable excuse
- You can't meet other people indoors, including over the Christmas period, unless you live with them, or they are part of your support bubble
- You can only meet one person from another household outdoors
These government rules will not be relaxed over Christmas.
There is support available
If you don’t have a support network around you that you can rely on, please let us know by emailing contactus@mhs.org.uk.
If you have any difficulties paying your rent it's essential that you contact us immediately. We’ll help make sure you’re getting access to all financial assistance and benefits to which you might be entitled.
Please email contactus@mhs.org.uk, use Live Chat on social media to contact us about non-urgent enquiries.
Mental health and wellbeing support
We recognise that the Government’s announcement this weekend is likely to cause distress to many people. If you feel you need more support, particularly over the Christmas period, there are many organisations that can help you, including: