Just over 1 year ago a new state service was launched to the public.

9 Champions shared their stories to show how this new legislation and service can impact all of our lives.

Relive the historic launch day all over again 👇

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Thank you to all for engaging with this panel discussion and their interest in our work, such as decreasing restrictive practices in mental health services as well as the newly established Decision Support Service.

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There are some new opportunities to work within our organisation, check them out here 👇

We would also like to take this moment to recognise the hard work of our HR Team on #InternationalHRDay and everyday!

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A particular thank you to our Champions, Lydia, Padraig, Fionn, Helen, Paul, Blessing, Justyna, Margaret and Florin, for sharing their stories with the nation as part of our My Decisions, My Rights’ campaign which has shortlisted for the #PRAwards24 #MyDecisionsMyRights

We are delighted to announce our #MyDecisionsMyRights campaign has been shortlisted for the #PRAwards24 .

Thank you to our team, the 9 Champions, and everyone involved in designing, developing, and implementing this hugely powerful campaign.

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Happy #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay ! 🌍

The purpose of #GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people in the world with disabilities/impairments.

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The DSS investigates complaints about appointed decision supporters and active decision support arrangements. We can also investigate complaints about how a decision support arrangement was made, changed, or cancelled.

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If you have difficulty making certain decisions on your own without help, you can appoint someone you trust to act as a decision making assistant under a decision-making assistance agreement

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Aine Flynn, Director of Decision Support Services, sharing important information around Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Act 2015 @KilkennyNotice Decision Support Service #agefriendlyireland #healthyagefriendlyhomes

An EPA is a legally recognised arrangement that lets you plan ahead for a time when you may be unable to make certain decisions for yourself.

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✨Stakeholder Engagement✨

DSS Director delivered a presentation in conjunction with Age Friendly Waterford.

Thank you to all who attended and engaged with us, including the Age Friendly Waterford Programme and Waterford Older People’s Council.

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One year ago today✨

We sincerely thank our champions for working over the past 12 months with us by being the faces, voices, and stories to share how this new legislation and service can impact all of our lives for the better.

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One year ago today......✨

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially launched a ground-breaking new State service at Government Buildings alongside Ministers Anne Rabbitte, Roderic O'Gorman and Mary Butler.

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✨The Decision Support Service turns 1!✨

The DSS was established for adults who may require help, now or in the future, to exercise their right to make decisions about their personal welfare, property, or affairs.

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✨The Decision Support Service turns 1✨

Since opening to the public 12 months ago, almost 10,000 people have opened an online ‘MyDSS’ account with 2,800 currently actively applying to register a support arrangement!

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Happy #EarthDay ! 🌎

The Decision Support Service with our colleagues in the Mental Health Commission are committed to protecting this incredible planet we call home.

Check out how we're doing our bit through our Action Plan

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Decision Support Service Director Aine Flynn recently presented at the UCD School of Medicine seminar on Assisted Decision making and Capacity.

Thank you to all involved for a fantastic event.

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Exciting news!✨

A new Stakeholder Forum for the DSS has been established. We look forward to working with the forum to improve our service.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the previous forum; your ideas have made a huge difference to the DSS.

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