Preparations for the Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015- considerations for HSE Mental Health Services

Wednesday 9th November 2022 from 2pm to 3.15pm

Our office partnered with HSE Mental Health Services to deliver a webinar specifically for staff in mental health services. 

HSE Mental Health Community Operations hosted this webinar chaired by Kevin Brady, Head of Mental Health Services CHO 7

Description: In order for mental health service users and providers to prepare for the implementation of the ADM Act and how any new processes will interact with Mental Health Legislation and practice.

Speakers included: Brendan Kelly: Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin; Mary Donnelly: Professor of the School of Law, University College Cork;  Bernadette Grogan: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Mental Health Reform; Elaine McCaughley: National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy; Áine Flynn: Director of the Decision Support Service.

Q&A Transcript from the webinar