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WALES
AND SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Regional Welfare Manager: Margurerite Ashley - Wrexham
01978 316556
Cymorth Cymru
Isle of Anglesey County Council
Project 58
Shelter Cymru
South Gloucester Council – Housing Needs
Teignbridge District Council
Wrexham County Borough Council - Housing and Public protection
Office
Services:
Homeless Link supports Frontline Homelessness agencies in Wales and represents their interests to the Welsh Assembly Government.
To further improve the quality of services for Homeless people in the country. Homeless Link is committed to the development of networks within the Homelessness Sector in Wales and the sharing of good practice through consultation, training and events.
Contact Details:
Tel: 029 2049 1513
Fax: 029 2049 1639
Email:carlchapple@cymorthcymru.org.uk
Website: www.cymorthcymru.org.uk
Postal address
Cymorth Cymru
Baltic House
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5FH
Isle of Anglesey County Council. Homeless Section
Carry out homeless assessments and provide accommodation where legal Duty owed.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01248 752168
Fax: 01248 752233
Email: dwrhp@anglesey.gov.uk
Postal address:
Homeless Section
Housing and Social Services Department
Isle of Anglesey County Council
County Offices
Llangefni
Anglesey
LL77 7TW
We aim to meet people’s needs as far as possible in a practical way, as well as providing opportunities for people to move forward and deal with issues in their lives that may be a problem.
Access is by membership only however new applicants are assessed promptly for membership. Members are allocated a key worker who will offer ongoing support and assistance.
We provide basic services such as meals, laundry facilities and a shower room for rough sleepers. We offer advocacy and signposting to other agencies for people with housing and drug and alcohol problems. We also provide assistance with personal development as part of a training programme for all clients, and drug support work including advice on harm minimisation and relapse prevention.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri from 10.00am – 1.30pm
Breakfast is provided 10am-11am and lunch is served at 12.30pm.
Open in the afternoon 2pm – 3.30pm for group activities such as music classes, art classes, IT and mutual support group.
Contact Details
Contact: Floor Manager Dougie Worthington
Postal Address: Project 58
4-8 Temperance Street
Torquay
TQ2 5PU
Tel: 01803 214988
E-mail: tina@project58.onetel.net
Key Role & Activities
Providing Legal Advice and Assistance to anyone within the County Borough
threatened with homelessness, or experiencing problems with housing.
Service provided Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm. Monday and Tuesday drop-in sessions, appointments available the rest of the week. Telephone advice also available. When necessary, home visits may be arranged. Clients should bring with them relevant paperwork, and proof of any benefit entitlement.
Shelter Cymru provides a service across most of Wales, and further info can be obtained at www.sheltercymru.org.uk.
Contact Details:
Kath Dobie
Shelter Cymru Area Service Manager
North East Wales
Housing Law Caseworker
23 Abbot Street
Wrexham
LL11 1TA
email: kathd@sheltercymru.org.uk
Tel: 01978 317908
General enquiries Tel: 01978 353649
South Gloucester Council – Housing Needs
The housing needs team deal with all applications to the council as homeless or applications on to the housing register for council housing.
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 5pm
Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm
Contact Details:
Tel: 01454 865496
Fax: 01454 865642
Email: homelessness@southglos.gov.uk
Website: www.southglos.gov.uk
Postal address:
Housing Needs Team
Civic Centre
High Street
Kingswood
South Gloucestershire
BS15 9TR
Environmental Health and Housing Services
Services
- Housing advice and assistance
- Homelessness duties
- Nightstop for young people
- Environmental Health private sector standards and enforcement
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm
Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contact details:
Tel: 01626 361101
Fax: 01626 215316
Email: housing@teignbridge.gov.uk
Website: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Postal address:
Environmental Health and Housing Services
Teignbridge District Council
Forde House
Brunel Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 4XX
Wrexham County Borough Council - Housing and Public protection Office
Services:
Homeless advice and assistance, temporary accommodation and housing advice
The homeless section provides advice and assistance to those clients who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Temporary accommodation may be provided depending on individual circumstances and within the duties contained in the Homelessness Act 2002.
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 5:15pm
Friday 8:45am – 4:45pm
Contact Details:
Tel: 01978 292000
Fax: 01978 292912
Website: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Postal address:
Homeless Section
Housing Department
Lambpit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1WH
