Testing and treating Hepatitis C in Dublin Simon’s BBVU Unit

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For #WorldHepatitisDay, Samantha Makiwa, Clinical Nurse Manager at our Blood Borne Virus Respite Stabilisation Unit (BBVU) explains the role of our BBVU in testing and treating Hepatitis C.   “Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can be spread through contact with infected blood. This can happen through the sharing of needles or syringes. When an […]

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Number of people nationally in emergency accommodation exceeds capacity of Hill 16 in Croke Park

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Dublin Simon Community Statement on June 2024 Homeless Report. The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 14,303 nationally and 10,396 in Dublin, representing a Dublin increase of 12% year-on-year.   This means that the number of people nationally in […]

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