HSE Dublin and South East Media Statement
8 July, 2025
The Mental Health Commission, in its recently published 2024 annual report, has recorded a 100% compliance rate in its inspections of the HSE Dublin and South East’s Aidan’s Unit and Grangemore facilities in Waterford.
Aidan’s Unit is a purpose built 20 en-suite single bedroomed mental health facility at the Waterford Residential Care Centre. Aidan’s specialises in psychiatry of later life and continuing mental health care.
Located on the grounds of St. Otteran’s Hospital and also comprised of en-suite single bedrooms, Grangemore provides continuing mental health care and rehabilitation to 14 residents.
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) plays a key role in inspecting and measuring compliance to its regulations atinpatient and residential mental health approved centres. The MHC holds providers to account for achieving and maintaining a range of standards, identifying areas for improvement in mental health services and helping to ensure that the best possible service is provided to all service users.
Welcoming the recent publication of the MHC’s 2024 inspection report, the (Anne Donaghey, Head of Service/Mental Health, Waterford/Wexford and Carlow-Kilkenny/Tipperary South Integrated Healthcare Areas, HSE Dublin and South East) said:
“Patient care remains a priority focus for the HSE, throughout all components of our service delivery. We strive at all times to adhere to the rules and regulations relating to provision of mental health services. We continue to work closely with the Mental Health Commission (MHC) to ensure that all of our facilities comply with regulatory requirements.”
“As regards Aidan’s Unit, the MHC highlighted how residents and family were involved in decision making and that an appropriate programme of activities was evident. The MHC also cited new quality initiatives that assist in delivering good quality care to the residents. It was also noted that feedback to the MHC from the resident’s families and the peer advocate was very positive regarding the care and treatment at Aidan’s Unit.”
“In relation to Grangemore, the MHC said the quality of care and treatment delivered to residents was well over and above set expectations. Strong leadership and skilled, caring and committed staff and a culture of fostering the development of care in collaboration with the residents were also noted. The MHC further highlighted how the culture of positive attitude translated into recovery focused, meaningful living for residents of Grangemore.”
“An enormous contribution is being made every day by dedicated colleagues across mental health services and the HSE congratulate the teams attaching to Aidan’s Unit and Grangemore. We also thank patients and their families for their support. We look forward to continuing to meet the expectations set for us by the Mental Health Commission.”
Last updated on: 08 / 07 / 2025
