DETERMINING THE NEED FOR AND CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF LONG-TERM
SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO
ARE NOT ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, DUE TO COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND INVITATION TO TENDER
NATIONAL SOCIAL INCLUSION OFFICE
The National Social Inclusion Office (NSIO) in the HSE holds a remit
for promoting health and well-being, improving health outcomes and
enabling access to health services for vulnerable groups, including
those that experience homelessness or may be at increased risk of
homelessness. Homelessness is a growing public health issue in Ireland
and is associated with multiple complex and chronic health conditions,
decreased life expectancy and increased access to secondary care
services.
BACKGROUND TO THE TENDER
The National Social Inclusion Office invites tender for research on
_“Determining the need for and current availability of Long-Term
Supported Accommodation for individuals experiencing homelessness who
are not able to live independently, due to complex health problems.”
_THIS RESEARCH IS TO FOCUS ON TWO REGIONS IN IRELAND: MIDLANDS AND
NORTH-EAST. Both regions have a higher number of rural areas, and
there have been reports of people experiencing homelessness who are
unable to live independently in the community. Currently, there is no
long-term accommodation available in these areas.
Homelessness is a complex social issue that affects individuals from
various backgrounds, with diverse needs and challenges. Homeless
population is much more likely to have complex, multiple occurring
disorders that include chronic, somatic conditions coupled with mental
health and/or substance use disorders. The longer individuals are
entrenched in chronic homelessness, the higher the likelihood one will
experience a chronic medical condition (Caton, et.al, **Apply on the
website**). According to the Census *, **Apply
on the website**.9% of homeless population reported their health to be
good or very good while *% of general
population stated the same.
PLEASE FIND THE FULL DETAILS OF THE TENDER ATTACHED BELOW.
Completed application forms must be sent by email to **Apply on the
website** with subject line “Need for and current availability of
long-term supported accomodation”.
Completed application forms must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH (THE ‘TENDER DEADLINE’). Application
forms received after the tender deadline will NOT be considered.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
