Evaluation of Ushers Island Health and Addiction Care Facility (HACF)

The HSE wishes to invite tenders from suitable suppliers to undertake an external evaluation of Ushers Island Health and Addiction Care Facility (HACF), operated by Dublin Simon and funded by HSE and Department of Health (DoH). Ushers Island delivers a suite of integrated, low threshold health, addiction and recovery services for people experiencing homelessness and severe social exclusion. The service model operates across a continuum that includes Blood Borne Virus (BBV) treatment, Detoxification, Step Up Step Down (SUSD) Medical care, Stabilisation, and Recovery Phase

1. Services are designed to respond flexibly to fluctuating clinical needs, support hospital avoidance, and discharge, and promote sustained engagement for individuals with complex physical health, mental health, substance use and social care needs.