The inspector also expressed criticism of the Longford community mental health centre and day hospital highlighting the fact that this combined use of the premises is unsatisfactory. He recommended the provision of a new day centre to allow the existing premises to function as a true day hospital and deal with more disturbed patients. This demonstrates the need for funding to provide this facility with additional space and better accommodation. The report commented on procedures and practices in each service, particularly with regard to privacy and dignity for patients, an issue which has been greatly neglected. It also stressed the need for follow-up care programmes for patients after discharge from hospital and commented on the number of homeless persons occupying acute in-patient beds due to the lack of alternative accommodation. The Government should take note of this when preparing its budgets for housing.