07/11/2025
๐ก Adult Safeguarding Day 2025 | Friday, November 7th
This Adult Safeguarding Day, Bridghaven Nursing Home is highlighting the importance of Assisted Decision-Making, ensuring every resident and adult in our care has their choices respected and supported.
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2023 gives adults in Ireland the legal right to make decisions about their health, finances, and daily life, with support when needed.
Key points to know:
๐น Everyone is assumed to have capacity; any communication challenges must be addressed.
๐น Support can take different forms: Decision-Making Assistant, Co-Decision Maker, or Decision-Making Representative.
๐น Planning ahead through an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or Advance Healthcare Directive (AHD) helps safeguard future choices.
At Bridghaven Nursing Home, we are committed to creating an environment of trust, respect, and empowerment, where residentsโ decisions are always valued.
๐นVideo Credit - Safegaurding Ireland