This report summarises the support ALONE has provided as part of the HSE Enhanced Community Care scheme in Q2 2023. The increased diversity of support ALONE offers is symptomatic of the increasing health complexities that exist among Ireland’s ageing population today, a trend further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report presents a national picture of the support offered by ALONE and draws on a wealth of quantitative statistics as well as qualitative notes taken from casework and assessments.
Key findings include:
21,900 older people provided with continued support from ALONE
3,364 people newly engaged with ALONE in Q2 2023, showing an increase of 80% from Q2 2022.
3,190 new referrals, indicating increased awareness and trust in ALONE’s services.
1,365 (60% of people assessed) experienced loneliness, compared to 53% in Q1 2023
696 (31% of people assessed) experienced an issue with housing, compared to 32% in Q1 2023. 95% of people assessed in this quarter also received an intervention.
Conclusions from the report indicate that in the second quarter of 2023, ALONE’s services continued to grow. There was a notable increase in the number of older people engaged, assessments conducted, and interventions provided compared to the same period in 2022. ALONE also enhanced its strategic partnerships with the HSE and public health teams, while establishing new collaborations with community-based organisations, various charitable entities, and referral agencies. This growth has allowed ALONE to extend its Support Coordination services to more older adults, offering a broader range of supports.
