What we do?

• Support service users to attend, advocate and understand health appointments.
• Support service users to find out about their health and health services.
• Promote the rights of the service user.
• Give support in attending follow up health appointments.
• Complete a handover with the service user’s key workers before/ after appointment to relay any important information.

Who is the service for?

The service is designed for people who are currently experiencing homelessness and in need of advocacy/accompaniment support to their health care appointments. 

Cork HHPA Case Management Support Service

Criteria: The person is experiencing homelessness; health concerns and complex support needs. 

Support Service: Conduct assessments, create support plans, referrals to services and Case Management support. Work directly with service users using a case management approach to access necessary services; advocating for service users. Engage and coordinate support services across community, hospital, and accommodation sectors for Inclusion Health clients experiencing homelessness with complex health, addiction, and/or mental health challenges.

Referrals are received directly from Mercy Hospital Inclusion Health Team. All inquiries can be emailed to: hhpa.cork@depaulcharity.net

Contact for Dublin & Cork Services

Dublin Referrals: Received by Inclusion Health Teams, homeless services in Dublin, health clinics, and peer referrals. All referrals, as well as enquiries for Cathy Maguire, Project Group Manager (cathy.maguire@depaulcharity.net), should be emailed to: hhpa.dublin@depaulcharity.net

Cork Referrals: Received through the Mercy Hospital Inclusion Health Team and Cork Homeless Services. All referrals, as well as enquiries for Cathy Maguire, Project Group Manager (cathy.maguire@depaulcharity.net), should be emailed to: hhpa.cork@depaulcharity.net