Wernham House
Wernham House
7 Virginia Street
Aberdeen.
Tel: 01224 210547
Project Manager – Maureen Duncan
Depute Manager – Ruth Ogilvie
Wernham House provides long-term residential care for 18 predominantly older homeless men and women. The project has led the way in providing a tolerant ‘wet’ house approach to meeting the needs of this group of homeless men and women.
It provides a real alternative home for those who are unlikely to move back into the community due to social, alcohol and mental health related issues. After the basics of accommodation, food and warmth are provided and support is given to deal with alcohol and other problems.
The service is provided for people normally over the age of 40:
- whose existing care arrangements have broken down or are at risk of breaking down placing the person at risk
- where there is an imminent threat to person's safety or survival where abuse or neglect has occurred or may occur
- who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and considered to be a vulnerable person
- who have significant health problems (including mental health or substance misuse) with a risk to safety or independence
- who may be unable to carry out most personal care tasks
- who may have palliative care needs
- whose needs cannot be currently met through supported accommodation or a housing support service
- who demonstrate a commitment to engage with the service
- who are eligible for housing and to receive either directly or indirectly public funds and be entitled to reside in the United Kingdom.
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"Mostly I have appreciated the support that I have received from the staff here and the fact that I have someone to talk to night and day"