Decision Support Service

"Enduring Powers of Attorney are really important tools for planning ahead. Your capacity could shift and diminish in the future, but your choice and your control doesn't have to.

"There’s a bit to making an Enduring Power of Attorney. It takes time to gather up what you need, and to figure out what you want. You’re putting in place a binding future arrangement, so you want to make sure you’re getting it right.

"The Decision Support Service supplies support the whole way along this process.

"You can find a bundle of resources at AdvancePlanning.ie, and we have an EPA Helpdesk (Freephone 01 211 9750) where our staff will step you through the process to help you get it over the line."

Listen back to Director of the Decision Support Service, Áine Flynn, discuss Advance Planning with David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1 at the link in bio.

Pictured: Áine Flynn (left), with John & Ro whom you may recognise from the Advance Planning advertising campaign.

The Mental Health Commission through the Decision Support Service, the Health Service Executive, and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality have launched a public information campaign about Advance Planning.

Any adult, at some point, may become unable to make decisions for themselves. Advance planning ensures your personal choices are known and upheld, should this happen.

Advance planning lets you record your wishes about your treatment, your welfare and what happens with your money and property.

Look out for our advertisements featuring real couples and families - including Tom & Linda, Ro & John, Noel & Alan, and Terri & John - across radio, TV and online this summer.

Share the message with your loved ones. Advance planning is for everyone, at any time.

Visit AdvancePlanning.ie to learn more.