This session aims to enable an understanding of the human rights framework that underpins supported decision-making, why it's important, and to outline practical approaches of how to do it!  Learning about supported decision-making is relevant for everyone, but may be of particular interest to health professionals and lawyers working with adults with affected decision-making capacity.  The session will describe:

• The international and national legislative framework of supported decision-making

• The difference between legal capacity and decision-making capacity

• Why will and preference matters more than best interests

• The relationship between risk, safeguarding, and supported decision-making

• How to support decision-making.

Following the talk there will be the opportunity to network with old friends and new, and to learn about the exciting news and developments coming from WMLS.

Format:

6.00 pm | Presentation followed by questions and discussion

7.00 pm | Drinks and Canapés

7.30 pm | Finish

Speakers:

Erika Butters

Former Director and Advisor to The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust (PASAT), Founder of Volition, Chair of Whaimana, the community and cross-government Supported Decision Making resource development group.

Iris Reuvecamp

Specialist health and disability lawyer