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Capacity Act 2015

The Capacity Act 2015 (Ireland) provides a legal framework for supporting decision-making for adults who may lack the capacity to make decisions independently. The course focuses on the Act’s principles, implementation, and the roles of decision supporters.

Suitable For:

βœ… Healthcare and social care professionals

βœ… Legal and advocacy staff

βœ… Support workers and carers

βœ… Anyone working with vulnerable adults

Key Course Features:

βœ” Overview of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
βœ” Principles of presuming capacity and supporting autonomy
βœ” Types of decision support arrangements
βœ” Roles of Decision-Making Assistants, Co-Decision Makers, and Designated Decision-Makers
βœ” Case studies and practical scenarios

Course Outcome:

βœ… Understand legal responsibilities under the Act

βœ… Apply person-centred, rights-based support in practice

βœ… Promote autonomy and dignity in decision-making

βœ… Support compliance within professional and organizational contexts

Key Info:
Duration: 1 Day
Structure: Online / On-Premises
Participants: Up to 12

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