February 21, 2022
The theme for this year’s HSCP Day is Recognition, Reflection and Renewal. Recognition – We want to recognise the effort, above and beyond the call of duty, for service users/patients as well as the sacrifices HSCP and all staff have made over the past two years. Reflection – This is an opportunity to reflect and remember the loss on so many levels during the pandemic. A chance to reflect on the changes to our lives and work and what we might propose to carry forward. Renewal – A chance to recharge and take time for ourselves to refresh and recover and think about […]
February 9, 2022
HSCP representatives are now being sought to join the Integrated Community Case Management System Work Streams. Please find attached the Expression of Interest form. HSCP are invited to submit their expression of interest to richard.smith@hse.ie by COB Monday 21st February. Expression of Interest Form
February 9, 2022
Invitation to Webinar Series 2022 – Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Commencement and Implementation Webinar 1 – Decision-making support arrangements under the 2015 Act – How do I support someone to make a decision? Date and time: Wednesday 16th February 2022, 3pm- 4pm The National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy based in Strategy and Research was established to support health and social care services to prepare for the commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 which is scheduled for June 2022. The role of this office is to build the capacity and capability of staff to achieve compliance […]
February 7, 2022
As you may be aware the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 is due to commence in June 2022. Catherine Devaney is representing HSCPs on the HSE ADM Implementation Steering Group, which is working to identify key resources required to support the implementation of the Act. The attached newsletter has links to a number of resources where you can find out more about the Assisted Decision Making Act. The ADM Status update document has been produced by the HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy to provide an update on the work that is currently being […]
February 3, 2022
Please find recording link of Safeguarding webinar which was held on the 2nd Feb Please circulate to colleagues who may have missed. https://youtu.be/dNTu8eLZ804
February 1, 2022
A message from the The National Open Disclosure Team National Open Disclosure Office | National Quality & Patient Safety Directorate “Dear Colleagues We are pleased to share with you the link to our first webinar for 2022 – “The Role of Advocacy Services: Supporting Open Disclosure”. This webinar will take place on Wednesday 9th February at 11.00am (event details below). As per our last email, we are very mindful of the pressures that services are currently working under. We will be recording this webinar and making it available on the HSE Open Disclosure website for those of you who may not be in […]
January 31, 2022
Children’s Rights Alliance would like to invite members to a briefing with Dr Anne-Marie Brooks, Assistant Secretary General of the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. This briefing is to update members on the current work of the Department including: · The report of the Expert Group on the Funding Model · The Workforce Development Plan· The 12 month review of the National Childcare Strategy. The briefing will take place via Zoom on:Date: Thursday 10 February Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm.Please RSVP for the event by emailing members@childrensrights.ie
January 28, 2022
Firmly established as the highlight of Social Care Ireland’s calendar, we are delighted that this year’s Conference will be a live event. We are really looking forward to meeting all our members and colleagues both old and new. It will be a wonderful opportunity for all our social care workers and associates to learn, grow and come away with new perspectives, fresh ideas and most importantly renewed connections (after what has been a very challenging couple of years.) For most of us, January can be a very long month financially – so why not take advantage of our early […]
January 27, 2022
A message from Fiona Lyne Director, IFIC Ireland “Dear Colleague, Please find below details on the upcoming All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care (#AICIC22) taking place on March 10th next in the O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin. We are seeking abstracts for the breakout sessions in the afternoon and would love for members of your teams and organisations to submit to feature in the conference proceedings. This conference is an All-Ireland event and will feature examples of best practice in the fields of integrated care from the Republic and Northern Ireland, providing a good opportunity for cross learning and collaboration. Abstract submission ► All submitted […]
January 21, 2022
Dear Members, Please see attached which was emailed to Minister Donnelly this morning. Letter to Minister Donnelly