Statement on HSE Audit Dear Stakeholders, Dublin Simon recently received results of a HSE Audit carried out in 2022 for the period January – December 2021. While we were disappointed with the outcome, our own internal reviews had already highlighted the issues outlined, many of which were already being actioned at the time of audit […]
Frank’s Story I became mentally ill at 21. I was admitted to a psychiatric ward in a general hospital. That didn’t go too well, I had a difficult few months after that. I had to return to my family home, where I went into a depression and developed a problem with alcohol. I was […]
Dublin Simon Community has responded to the release of the June 2022 Homeless Report by the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage showing a total of 7,532 people in Dublin using emergency accommodation in that period, an increase of 100 over the previous month. Spokesperson for Dublin Simon, Caoimhe O’Connell, said: “It is beyond frustrating […]
Dublin Simon Community’s CE Engagement scheme provides a part time structured employment and educational programme which consists of 1:1 support & guidance, training and variety of work placements. The scheme is designed for people coming out of homelessness to help them prepare for the workforce. CE Engagement participant Graham shares his experience on this week’s […]