The Citizens Information Board (CIB) have published a survey on their website to inform the development of their forthcoming Digital Strategy that will build on and complement their in-person and phone services. HERE is a direct link to the survey in English and Irish. HERE is a direct link…
“New report on barriers to financial access from the National Advocacy Service highlights that many people with disabilities face financial abuse, discrimination, and obstacles to banking” Key findings shed light on the growth in advocacy issues relating to financial autonomy and the depth of systemic barriers faced by people with…
NAS is delighted to announce the launch of ‘My Money, My Rights, My Options’, an easy-to-read leaflet which aims to build financial autonomy and enhance the capacity of people with disabilities to access and manage their own finances. The easy-to-read guide provides people with explanations and definitions on key stakeholders…
The latest Casebook from the National Advocacy Service (NAS) and the Patient Advocacy Service highlights the vital role of Independent Advocacy in Ireland. NAS and the Patient Advocacy Service have released our second annual Casebook. The Casebook provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial work undertaken by both services, highlighting…
Growing demand for Independent Advocacy in Ireland highlighted in National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Reports for 2022. In 2022, the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) saw its waiting list grow 55% from 161 in January 2022 to 250 by…
Leading advocacy organisation, the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS), has welcomed the commencement today (Wednesday 26th April, 2023) of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, stressing that it is a hugely positive opportunity for all people in Ireland, including those with disabilities. Established in 2011, NAS…
Read the full Annual Report 2021 (Click on Link) Read the Easy-to-Read Version of the Annual Report 2021 (Click on Link) While Irish society emerged in 2021 from the unprecedented restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, people with disabilities continued to face challenging and often life changing situations. These have…
The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) will continue to deliver Ireland’s Patient Advocacy Service for another five years. Following a competitive tendering process, the National Patient Safety Office in the Department of Health (DoH) has awarded the contract for the Patient Advocacy Service to NAS, running from…
Read the Annual Report 2020 (Click on Link) Read the Easy-to-Read Version (Click on Link) The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and the Patient Advocacy Service have today launched their 2020 Annual Report. The Annual Report presents the key activities, statistics and achievements of both Services during…
Many people using health and social care services in Ireland, including public acute hospitals, community services and nursing homes, have dealt with traumatising experiences due to the restrictions and disruptions caused by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 virus, it is crucial that…
