The Tenancy Support Unit (TSU)
The TSU provide housing related support and advice to people in order to prevent homelessness and maintain independence.
Support from the Tenancy Support UnitThe service is free and available to anyone over the age of 16 who lives within the City & County of Swansea including home owners, housing association tenants, council tenants and those who rent from the private sector.
What sort of help and support do they provide?
Support is provided on a whole range of issues such as:
- Budgeting and money management
- Claiming welfare benefits
- Rent arrears and evictions
- Setting up home, resettlement support
- Engaging in work, education
- Home safety
- Engaging with health services
- Addressing substance misuse
- Domestic abuse
- Dealing with correspondence
How do I refer?
You can either refer yourself or be referred by another agency or professional. All you need to do is complete the 'request for support' online form and a member of the team will then contact you to undertake a referral and assessment over the phone. You can also ring us directly on 01792 774320 or 774360.
Once we receive a referral and assess your circumstances you will be placed on a waiting list for support.
Central referral route
The TSU is a central referral route for a range of tenancy support services in Swansea. They have an in house support team and also work in partnership with a number of different organisations such as:
- BAWSO
- British Red Cross
- Caerlas
- Gofal
- Gwalia Care and Support
- Hafan Cymru
- SYSHP
- Swansea Young Families
- The Wallich
Contact Details
Email: tsu@swansea.gov.uk
Telephone: 01792 774320/774360
Address: TSU, 17 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1LF.
