Social Inclusion P.33

• Work continued to expand the HSE’s Safer Nightlife Programme at three festivals in 2023, where the public availed of information and support and could surrender drugs for on-site drug checking
• In August, in collaboration with the HSE National Social Inclusion Office, Nalox-Home was introduced in St James’s Hospital for the provision of naloxone on discharge for patients who are at risk of an opioid overdose
• The Integrated Care and Case Management pilot initiative, a joint effort between the Dublin Region Homeless Executive and the HSE, provided case management supports to over 1,500 people experiencing homelessness
• Implementation commenced of detailed national and local action plans in line with the National Traveller Health Action Plan, 2022-2027