Report highlights need for differentiation and training on ‘peer-to-peer’ adult abuse
Further research needed on peer-to-peer abuse in more settings A new report on peer-to-peer adult abuse highlights the need for greater understanding and training on differentiating and responding to this type of abuse. The research was conducted for Safeguarding Ireland by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The report aims to deepen understanding and […]
Call on Programme for Government to commit to Safeguarding Authority
Safeguarding Ireland has called on the next Programme for Government to commit to the implementation the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) report on adult safeguarding (April, 2024). The report recommends a regulatory framework for adult safeguarding in Ireland including structures, legislation and policies, within a rights based framework, particularly for adults who are at greater […]
Adult Safeguarding Day 2024 – 30% of adults have experience of Financial Abuse
81% of Financial Abuse carried out by someone well-known to the victim Call for all adults to keep in control of their money as much as possible Almost a third of adults in Ireland have experience of Financial Abuse (30%) – with the vast majority (81%) of the abuse carried by someone well-known to the […]
Safeguarding Ireland urges people to make an Advance Healthcare Directive
Safeguarding Ireland urges people to make an Advance Healthcare Directive Just 4% have their healthcare wishes recorded for if they lacked capacity Safeguarding Ireland today encouraged more people to put in place and Advance Healthcare Directive – a healthcare plan – as just 4% of people in Ireland have one according to new research from […]
Structures needed to begin establishment of an independent authority for Adult Safeguarding
Safeguarding Ireland welcomes publication of Law Reform Commission report on a framework for Adult Safeguarding The full Law Reform Commission framework for adult safeguarding report & materials can be accessed on their website here. Safeguarding Ireland has today welcomed publication of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) report on adult safeguarding – and said structures must […]
Safeguarding Ireland presents ‘safeguarding roadmap’ to the Oireachtas
Safeguarding Ireland has presented a comprehensive roadmap to address the current gaps in adult safeguarding, to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters. At a hearing in Leinster House this week, Chairperson Patricia Rickard-Clarke set out for politicians the current gaps, and priority steps to strengthen adult safeguarding. She began by referring to the Safeguarding […]
