Watch The Full Webinar Empowering Decisions: Navigating the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act
EOPD Ireland was delighted to host an informative legal webinar on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, in partnership with CKT Solicitors. The webinar provided an opportunity for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers to learn more about their rights, the principles of assisted decision-making, and the legal supports available when making decisions about their lives and care.
Watch the Webinar
The full webinar recording is available below for anyone who was unable to attend live or who would like to revisit the information covered during the session.
About the Webinar
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 represents an important change in how decision-making capacity is understood and supported in Ireland.
For people living with a condition such as Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease, understanding these rights and protections can be particularly important when planning for the future, making healthcare decisions, managing finances or considering how decisions may be supported if circumstances change.
During this session, Con Barry and Lebeau Jonker of CKT Solicitors provided an accessible overview of the legislation and explored some of the key issues that people living with Parkinson’s and their families may need to consider.
Topics covered included:
- What the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act means in practice
- The principles underpinning assisted decision-making
- Decision-making supports available under the legislation
- Understanding decision-making capacity
- Planning ahead and making your wishes known
- Healthcare and personal welfare decisions
- The role of decision supporters
- What the legislation means for families and carers
- Practical considerations for people living with Parkinson’s
Please note: This webinar provides general information and is not intended to replace independent legal advice. If you require advice about your own circumstances, we recommend speaking directly with a suitably qualified legal professional.
Our Thanks
EOPD Ireland would like to sincerely thank CKT Solicitors, and particularly Con Barry and Lebeau Jonker, for sharing their expertise and helping our community better understand this important area of law.
We hope this session provides useful information and greater confidence for people with Early Onset Parkinson’s and their families when considering decision-making and planning for the future.
Date: 1 October 2026
Hosted by: Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Ireland
In partnership with: CKT Solicitors https://www.ckt.ie/