Supported Housing

The Sheltered Support Service is an accommodation-based service. We have 14 sheltered schemes located across the region in Gretna, Annan, Lockerbie, Locharbriggs, Moffat, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse of Fleet, and Stranraer.

Wheatley Homes South sheltered staff make regular contact with residents to check on their wellbeing and make sure they are accessing all the services they need to live independently in their home for as long as possible. A weekly charge for the service is applicable (payable to Dumfries and Galloway Council).

The Floating Housing Support service is available to our more vulnerable tenants living in mainstream properties across Dumfries and Galloway. Wheatley Homes South Housing Support Workers assist with practical tasks to help them sustain and manage their tenancies. Without this essential support, many tenants would lose their tenancy and face homelessness.

Since 2012, as an organisation we have been supporting young people leaving care in Dumfries and Galloway in the specialist supported housing development at Holm Park View (Dumfries). The project is funded by Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Big Lottery.

This development of 10 self-contained properties and the support help prepare young people leaving care to live independently and maintain their own tenancies in the community.

In 2013, our organisation opened Supported Accommodation (homeless) projects located in Dumfries and Annan. On-site support staff help prepare residents to move on to long-term accommodation while providing a safe, supported environment for homeless people in Dumfries and Galloway.