Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act in 2023

Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act in 2023 required certain updates be made to the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2 to ensure it is aligned with the provisions and intention of the Act.

This updated policy v1.2 will be available on hse.ie/nationalconsentpolicy on 22nd January 2024.

HSE have scheduled 2 online learning events to introduce this update to staff.

Session 1: 22 January 2-2.30

Introduction to key updates in HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2

Register:

https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_erXZuuX1RomH9tFYsH1WCQ

Staff are strongly advised to attend or watch back Session 1 in advance of Session 2.

Staff can submit questions/case scenarios for discussion, following Session 1.

Session 2: 29 January 2-3.30 

New templates in HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2 (Appendices 6, 7, 8) and Q&A.

Register:

https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E7nNgmEKRTCiy8NOlEUN5Q

The objectives of these learning events are to:

•             Raise awareness of the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2.

•             Highlight the key updates to the 2022 Policy including new templates (appendices 6, 7, 8).

•             Provide guidance to services and practitioners.

•             Stimulate discussion about practical implementation of the Policy.

•             Identify areas of uncertainty and learning needs

•             Respond to questions in relation to the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2

The learning will highlight the key updates to the policy, and address key topics identified in a recent staff survey of learning:

•             Consent in the context of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act – presumption of capacity and providing all practicable supports.

•             What to do if a person lacks capacity to consent.