DGS MIND provides low level support for twenty seven single people, aged eighteen and over who have enduring mental health problems or who are in the process of recovery.

The accommodation offered is in five different locations; either in converted houses or in purpose built blocks. Two of the flats are shorthold tenancies where it envisaged that tenants will be well enough to move on to general needs housing within two years. The remaining flats are assured tenancies where no limit is put on the time of stay, however in all cases tenants wishing to move on are given help, if required , in making their decision and support for up to six months after the move.

All flats are self-contained and are fully furnished and equipped. Rents and council tax payments are normally covered by housing benefit but tenants pay their own utility bills to encourage independent living.

Tenants are visited by support staff every week. The level of support given will vary according to the needs of the person receiving the service at any given time but will generally average about 5½ hours per week. We do not offer any kind of personal care as we are not funded to do this and our staff are not trained in this field. There is no charge for the support we give as this is funded by the government’s Supporting People Scheme.

A Support Plan is written at the beginning of the tenancy. The plan will identify the person’s needs and goals and how staff can assist in meeting these. Housing workers and tenants work together on this plan and, because circumstances change, support plans will be reviewed every six months or more frequently at the request of the tenant.

Our service is offered from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. We also have an emergency out of hours service when the office is closed and staff are not available.

All accommodation and contents are maintained to a very high standard of safety and repair.

For further information either email or phone the office