Assisted Decision-Making laws bring rise in demand for independent advocacy Demand for advocacy services grew dramatically last year – reflecting a growing public understanding of
Elder abuse is increasingly being reported in rural parts of Ireland. According to the HSE National Safeguarding Office, there were 5,582 safeguarding notifications concerning adults
This Bill is in relation to survivors of institutional abuse who received compensation from the Residential Institutions Redress Board (RIRB) or who obtained similar court
Navigating the social or local authority housing system in Ireland is a complex and often overwhelming process, especially for individuals who have been historically marginalised.
Sage Advocacy calls for: –
1. Implementation of Law Reform Commission on Adult Safeguarding. 2. Clinical Governance and supports for private nursing homes. 3. Greater State involvement in housing and care of older people.
This Bill relates to survivors of institutional abuse who received compensation from the Residential Institutions Redress Board (RIRB) or who obtained similar court awards or
Sage Advocacy Regional Advocate for the North West, Ann Griffin, has told Agriland.ie that older people in rural Ireland are seeking support with issues in
‘Mind shift’ still needed on assisted decision-making principles Almost 1,000 referrals to Sage Advocacy arising from new ‘rights’ legislation The ‘voice of the person’ needs
Sage Advocacy Chair, Mark Mellett, highlights the challenges faced by older and vulnerable people in the wake of Storm Éowyn in an Irish Times article
Sage Advocacy says staffing needs to increase from 45 to 100 Sage Advocacy has forecast a more than doubling of demand for its services over