Pembrokeshire renews focus on homelessness prevention with a revamped service taken over by The Wallich.

The previous generic floating support service was delivered by PATH. Now Wales's largest homelessness and rough sleeping charity The Wallich will help more people at risk of homelessness in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council through the revamped Homeless Prevention Service.

In May 2026, 268 people in Pembrokeshire were placed in temporary accommodation, 23 of which were under the age of 16, according to the Local Authority's data. It recorded 15 people known to be sleeping rough in the same month.

The new Pembrokeshire Homeless Prevention Service will help people in a range of circumstances, including people living in private rented housing with a landlord, council or housing association properties, temporary accommodation, owner-occupied homes, or t hose who are homeless, sofa surfing, sleeping in a car, shed or other ways of living without a fixed abode.

rough sleeper Tenby
One person has been living nearby Tenby’s North Walk zig-zags (on an area that used to be home to a seaside amusement arcade many years ago) for over a year now (Observer pic)

The Wallch's team of Support Workers will travel across Pembrokeshire to work with people - wherever they are - to reduce homelessness in the county.

The service has three main aims; preventing homelessness wherever possible, helping people access safe and suitable housing options, and supporting people to keep their homes and build resilience.

Michael Gray, Director of Social Services and Housing for Pembrokeshire Council, said: "Pembrokeshire County Council is committed to being innovative in dealing with the housing challenges we face, by supporting the people of Pembrokeshire to have access to a suitable home, which is of a high standard, affordable and improves their quality of life.

"I'm delighted therefore to be partnering with The Wallich to prevent and reduce homelessness through a model underpinned by early, relational, and person-centred working. Homelessness prevention is complex work, and I look forward to learning alongside The Wallich on what works, for whom and why."

Liz Evans, Area Manager for The Wallich, said: "We are excited to launch The Wallich’s Pembrokeshire Homeless Prevention Service, creating new opportunities to support people earlier and prevent homelessness before it reaches crisis point.

"Through an innovative commissioning approach, and dedicated The Wallich Support Workers who stay alongside people throughout their journey, we can provide consistent, person-centred support that helps individuals build confidence, resilience and long-term housing stability."

Examples of homelessness prevention support in Pembrokeshire delivered by The Wallich are as follows: Help with benefits; Budgeting; Rent arrears and debt; Housing applications; Exploring housing options; Preparing for appointments; Help speaking to landlords and partner agencies; Moving house; Maintaining a tenancy; Accessing wellbeing, education, volunteering and personal development opportunities.

Pembrokeshire County Council partners with charity The Wallich to offer support to rough sleepers in Tenby.
Pembrokeshire Council says The Wallich has offered support to rough sleepers in Tenby. (Observer pic)

The new service joins three others delivered by The Wallich in Pembrokeshire, including the Street Homelessness Support Service, Conflict Resolutions Service and its Making Space – Holistic Hoarding Service.

Recently, a spokesperson for Pembrokeshire County Council said that homeless people in Tenby that have been in situ around the seaside town for some time now, have been offered engagement and support via PCC’s rough sleeper outreach service through the Wallich.

For further information on The Wallich homelessness services in Pembrokeshire, head to: https://thewallich.com/services/?location=pembrokeshire