Mental health unit catering for elderly people 'unfit' for use

A mental health unit in Dublin catering for elderly people is 'unfit' for use according to the Mental Health Commission.

A mental health unit in Dublin catering for elderly people is “unfit” for use, according to the Mental Health Commission, which found staff shortages and a cold draughty building among the problems.

The Sycamore Unit is on the grounds of Connolly hospital in west Dublin and co-managed by the hospital and the HSE’s Dublin North City Mental Health Services.