Homelessness

‘Housing for All’ Must Stop Single Adult Homelessness

As single adult homelessness figures continue to rise, Dublin Simon Community urges the Government to prioritise the lack of availability of one-bed units especially for people who are homeless as part of its new housing and homelessness strategy   Dublin, 30 July 2021:  Figures for the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in June released […]

Construction set to Commence on Medical Facility for Vulnerable Homeless Population

After 18-months of covid-19 related delays, construction is set to start on a €30 million plus medical facility in Dublin at Usher’s Island that will deliver 100 clinical beds to serve the specific health needs of the vulnerable homeless population in Dublin. The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage will fund the capital cost […]

World Hepatitis Day 2021

World Hepatitis Day 2021 The door is open to Hepatitis treatment Highly effective treatments are available which eliminate 95% of infections. On World Hepatitis Day we wanted to share with you some information on our Blood Borne Virus (BBV) unit. Dublin Simon Community’s BBV Unit Linking and re-engaging clients with their respective disease clinic for […]