Invitation – Webinar

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Update since commencement

The HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy based in Strategy and Research aims to build the capacity and capability of staff to achieve compliance with human rights policy and legislation.

A webinar will take place on Wednesday 14^th June from 2pm – 3.30pm and will focus on providing an update on what has happened since commencement and the changes that have occurred in practice. The webinar will focus on how and when to interact with the DSS, the Codes of Practice, the DSS Register, wardship transition, the Courts Service and the Nursing Home Support Scheme.

The objectives of the webinar series are to:

• Stimulate discussion about practical implementation of the 2015 Act
• Provide guidance to services and practitioners
• Support staff development and learning.

Title: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Update since commencement

Date and time: Wednesday 14^th June 2pm – 3.30pm

Chaired by: Professor Mary Donnelly, School of Law, UCC and Co-Chair of the HSE ADM Steering Group

Speakers and Panel includes:

Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service

Alice White, Registrar of the Office of Wards of Court

Professor Shaun O’Keeffe, Consultant Geriatrician, University Hospital Galway and Co-Chair of the HSE ADM Steering Group

Elaine Kenny, Circuit and District Court Operations, Courts Service

Ultan Hynes, Head of Service, NHSS

Please click below link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Ldrl-1YTEaroOX3oeNiaA#/registration

This event will be recorded and uploaded afterwards onto www.assisteddecisionmaking.ie

This is event is organised by the HSE National Office of Human Rights and Equality Policy and HSE Strategy and Research.