ALONE
Eddie Matthews possesses extensive experience in health service planning and social care, currently serving as Vice-Chairperson at ALONE and as a Director at Blanchardstown Hospital Society. Since June 2011, Eddie has held the position of Health and Social Care Specialist at Amica Solutions, addressing critical issues such as homelessness, addiction, and elderly care. Eddie also contributes as Chairperson of the Ana Liffey Drug Project and has served on several boards, including Coolmine Therapeutic Community and Respond SUPPORT. Previous roles include a National Planning Specialist at HSE, where Eddie led the development of strategies for older persons and substance misuse. Educational background includes studies at Beneavin College.
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ALONE
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ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people to age at home, safely and securely, for as long as they wish. We work with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties. We provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support, and assistive technology. We use support plans, provide a point of contact for access to health, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and other services and activities to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We have over 3,000 volunteers throughout the Country who conduct and provide practical supports to older people, visits and phone calls, linking older people into social activity and being a companion.