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 operational yet but our establishment project is well underway. We are working to a plan to commence the service in mid-2022. 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
Our Services

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Countdown to launch of new service for people with disabilities begins in earnest

15 Oct, 2021

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Are you interested in learning about the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the Decision Support Service (DSS)?

05 Oct, 2021

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13 Sep, 2021

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DSS meets the Polish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability / Spotkanie DSS z Polskim Stowarzyszeniem na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną

03 Sep, 2021

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