Public Information Evening
This is an information evening with the Director of the Decision Support Service (DSS) who will introduce the key reforms under the Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Act 2015, the guiding principles, the new support framework, the tools for advance planning and the functions of the DSS.
Cork
When: Tuesday 18 February 2025
Where: The Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork www.orielhousehotel.ie
Time: 6-7pm
Partners: HSE Assisted Decision-making service for Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Team
Portlaoise
When: Tuesday 8 April 2025
Where: Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise The Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club
Time: 6-7pm
Partners: HSE Psychiatry of Later Life and Lions Club Portlaoise
Booking To book ring Freephone (01) 211 9750 and ask for the EPA Helpdesk or email and indicate your preferred location
One-to-one EPA Helpdesk
DSS team invites members of the public to meet us one-to-one to support them to set up a DSS account and to start their own individual enduring power of attorney application. This is a practical walkthrough where each person can bring their documentation and book their own appointment. For more information on things, you need to consider to start your application with us, and what to bring on the day read below.
Cork
When: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Where: The Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork www.orielhousehotel.ie
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Partners: HSE Assisted Decision-making service for Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Team
Portlaoise
When: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Where: Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise The Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club
Time: 10.30am to 6pm (last appointment at 5.10)
Partners: HSE Psychiatry of Later Life and Lions Club Portlaoise
Appointments last 40 minutes.Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
What you need to think about and bring with you:
The Information Services and Registration teams will be on hand to show applicants how to register with the DSS online and to start your own individual EPA application.
Our teams will support anyone who wishes to create a MyDSS account and start their application on the day.
Just bring along your MyGovID login details or, if you do not have a verified MyGovID account, the DSS can verify your identity manually. Please bring the following required support documents:
- One photo ID (current and in date)
- Two proofs of address (dated within the last six months)
We will assist you to create a verified MyDSS account and provide you a complete introduction to the portal.
Should you wish further information on which support documents to bring to verify your identity manually, our Identity Verification form present on our Website will provides you with a list of accepted documents and the criteria these documents must meet.
In preparation for starting your own EPA application, you will need to consider some important questions and have some information with you on the day.
Please click on the link Checklist to make you EPA ready.You are welcome to bring your own laptop if you wish and our teams will guide you how to access the MyDSS portal on your own device.
EPA Step-by-Step Videos
You can also follow our 10 step-by-step video series to create your EPA on the MyDSS portal through the following links:
The Complete Guide to an EPA: Video 1-10
· Video 1: Starting an EPA on the MyDSS Portal
· Video 2: Generating your documents
· Video 3: Completing your documents – Legal Practitioner Statement
· Video 4: Completing your documents – Signing and Witnessing your EPA
· Video 5: Your statement of capacity
· Video 7: Uploading your documents to the MyDSS Portal
· Video 8: Witness details, notice parties and payment
· Video 9: Attorney approval, DSS review and objection period · Video 10: Activating your EPA
To learn more about the DSS, visit www.decisionsupportservice.ie
