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Guidance on a Human Rights-based Approach in Health and …

WebThis guidance has been informed by a thorough review of evidence and extensive engagement with stakeholders. It is written primarily for all staff working in health and …

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

WebThe Department of Social Protection: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 2017 . 2 . Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults -The National Safeguarding Committee -World Elder …

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Funding Long Term Support and Care for Older People

WebFunding Long Term Support and Care for Older People 10 Care

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Legislation and regulation needed to underpin new safeguarding

WebDecember 4th, 2019: Safeguarding Ireland today welcomed the launch of new Standards to improve safeguards for adults using health and social care services, but said legislation …

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What is the appropriate safeguarding response to adult self-neglect

WebSelf-neglect can be either unintentional arising from an underlying health condition or personal circumstances or, intentional arising from a deliberate choice. …

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The Fundamentals of AD VO C ACY

WebThe Fundamentals of Advocacy in health and social care II Setting national standards for health and social care Under the Health Act 2007, HIQA is responsible for the

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Resources Safeguarding Ireland

WebNov 2021: Awareness and Understanding of Safeguarding. Aug 2021: Safeguarding and Disability. Feb 2021: Coercive Control. Oct 2020: Safeguarding Laws and a National …

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About Safeguarding Ireland

WebSafeguarding Ireland was established to promote safeguarding of adults who may be vulnerable, protect them from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and …

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Assisted Decision-making, May 2023

WebThe Assisted Decision-making Capacity Act Safeguarding Ireland’s most recent Public Awareness campaign in May 2023 was about understanding and using the new Assisted …

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National Standards for Adult Safeguarding

Web1.1.1 Each person’s rights, such as the rights to autonomy, respect, dignity, privacy and equality of opportunity and treatment, and non-discrimination are promoted and …

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Financial abuse of older people: a review

WebFinancial Abuse of Older People: A Review 1 Acknowledgements The authors gratefully acknowledge professor Kendon Conrad and Dr Madelyn Iris of the Division of Health …

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A GUIDE TO IRELAND’S NEW ASSISTED DECISION- MAKING …

Web3 Safeguarding Ireland The 150 year old Wards of Court system is being phased out and all 2,000 existing cases are being reviewed during 2023-2026. Furthermore, Advance …

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Mental Health Act Review Submission by Safeguarding Ireland.

WebSome of the factors that may threaten mental health include low self-esteem, neglect, loneliness, injustice, discrimination, medical illness and substance use3. These factors …

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Independent Advocacy in Ireland

Web5 | P a g e with reduced decision-making capacity and one which has huge implications for the role of independent advocacy. Many people face challenges to their independence …

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Safeguarding Ireland welcomes increase in reporting to HSE …

WebFollowing announcement 15.6.23 of the 2022 Annual Report of the HSE National Safeguarding Office. Progress needed on Legislation and a National Authority for adult …

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ANNUAL REPORT 2021

WebForeword. 2021 marked the fi nal year of Safeguarding Ireland’s fi rst Strategic Plan and it also marks the beginning of consideration of a new Strategic Plan for the coming years.

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Review of wardship for adults in Ireland

WebJanuary 18, 2018: The National Safeguarding Committee has called for the urgent commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, as a new report it …

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