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Welcome to the Decision Support Service website

We exist to promote the rights and interests of people who may need support with decision-making. The DSS is not yet operational, but our establishment project is at an advanced stage. We are preparing to launch on 26 April 2023. In the meantime, we will provide you with information about the new service and the things you can do to get ready.

Information about Getting Ready for the commencement of the service

How can we help you?

Find out about the different ways you can get decision-making support
Find out about the people who can provide support to you and your loved ones
Our registers will help you find out if a person has a decision supporter
Find out how to make a complaint about a decision supporter and related matters
Special visitors, general visitors, court friends and decision-making representatives
Find out about the new terms used in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and on this website
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Waterloo Exchange, Waterloo Road

Dublin 4

Phone: +353 (01) 211 9750

Eircode: D04 E5W7

Email: queries@decisionsupportservice.ie

The Decision Support Service is a function of the Mental Health Commission.