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E-Learning Programme
The HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy have two e-learning programmes available on HSeLanD.
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Guidance for Healthcare Workers was launched on 7th March 2023. This suite of e-learning modules supports staff to understand their new responsibilities under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
The programme Supporting Decision-Making in Health and Social Care was launched on the 7th April 2022. This suite of e-learning modules focused on the principles of supported decision-making and model key communication skills, strategies, and tools.
Both programmes, designed for all staff in health and social care who work with adults, are part of HSE preparation for commencement of Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Modules are available on HSeLanD
Read more about the e-Learning programmes
Conferences
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 - Reflections, Challenges and Opportunities - Cork December 2024
Videos:
Session 1: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: The story so far - reflections and critical analysis
Session 2: Planning ahead to preserve your will and preference
Session 3: The dissolution of the wardship regime - a critical analysis of the journey so far
Session 4: Decision-Making Representation Orders - a critical analysis of the journey so far
Slides:
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: An Evening with Judge John O'Connor (February 2024)
Webinars
Watch our webinars
Publications
Download the book The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act: Personal and Professional Reflections – A Collection of Essays
On Wednesday 3rd November 2021, the HSE National Office of Human Rights and Equality Policy in conjunction with the Decision Support Service and the School of Law, University College Cork launched a book titled 'The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Personal and Professional Reflections'.
HSE ADM Implementation Plan
The HSE National ADM Implementation was published and distributed to services in August 2022.
HSE Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act Implementation Plan (PDF, size 1.5 MB, 42 pages)
Resources
The Decision Support Service have developed a short video for families explaining the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- Short Presentation on the Act: We have recorded a short presentation on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
- Explainer video designed to be used across all services. It includes the voices of staff and people who use our services.
- Launch of the Explainer video: this full Explainer video on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was launched in September 2020
A poster for staff on the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 is now available in a high-resolution PDF digital format
A2 Assisted Decision Making Poster with print guide marks (PDF)
A2 Assisted Decision Making Poster without print guide marks (PDF)
HIQA Resources
Decision Support Service Resources
Wards of Court Resources
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