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 with human rights policy and legislation.
The webinar series will focus on topics related to the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act 2015. These topics were selected based on feedback from a recent survey where healthcare staff identified topics would be most useful for their practice.
The objectives of the webinar series are to:
itle: Webinar 5: Respecting the Rights of the Person / The Role of Families under 2015 Act
Date and time: Wednesday 1st June 2022 2pm-3.30pm
Chaired by: Prof Mary Donnelly, School of Law, UCC
Panel includes:
Mary McCarron, Chair of Ageing and Disability, Trinity College Dublin
James Gorman, Finance Manager HSE
Louise Loughlin National Manager, National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
Elaine Teague, Director of Quality and Safety, St. Michaels House
Jacqui Browne, Disability Equality Activist, Member of the Disability Advisory Committee IHREC
Aine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service
This is event is organised by the HSE National Office of Human Rights and Equality Policy and HSE Strategy and Research.
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