National Advocacy Service Ireland

15/06/2026

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Day. It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. The message is that every older person has a right to live a life free of any form of abuse.

Everyone has the right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

If you or someone you know is being treated badly, help is available.

Please visit https://www2.hse.ie/complaints-feedback/report-a-concern-about-a-vulnerable-adult/ -to-raise-a-concern-about-adult-abuse

10/06/2026

Our Greater Dublin Regional Manager Suzy Byrne today attended the first national meeting of local Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs) supported by the Independent Living Movement Ireland. Suzy made a presentation to representatives about the work of NAS Advocates in supporting disabled people in decision-making and particularly with having their will and preference understood with regards to arrangements under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act. The attendees made recommendations for the inclusion of DPOs in the forthcoming review of the act and the need to ensure that disabled people were aware of their rights to be presumed as decision-makers and receive supports in decision-making in line with their will and preference. DPOs also received information on how to support disabled people in contacting NAS Advocates should anyone they know of require more information on advocacy services.

08/06/2026

www.yourexperience.ie is the home of the National Care Experience Programme, a shared initiative between HIQA, HSE Ireland, Mental Health Commission Ire and the Department of Health. The idea is people submit their experiences of care in order to improve the quality of health and social care services in Ireland. The seventh National Inpatient Experience Survey took place in May 2026 and will be published at the end of the year. The results of the 2024 survey are available to view.

The National Care Experience Programme is a joint initiative from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health. We ask people about their experiences of care in order to improve the quality of health and social care services in....

03/06/2026

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY! NAS is recruiting a full-time temporary Advocate position until May 2027 in our Western Region! Click the link to find out more and apply! https://advocacy.ie/career/advocate-western-region-temporary-full-time-2/

ID: Image of people above a recruitment box with text saying Advocate (temporary) Western Region. Supporting people with disabilities to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.

29/05/2026

This morning The University of Galway School of Law launched the LIFT Research Project report 'Living Independently & Free from Targeted Abuse (LIFT): Understanding the Experiences of Disabled People'.

NAS was part of the advisory board, which oversaw the research focusing on experiences of mate crime and targeted abuse against disabled people in Ireland. Mate crime occurs when disabled people, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, are manipulated, exploited or abused by people who are friends or trusted persons in their lives. Mate crime can take the form of financial abuse, physical assault, sexual violence, or emotional manipulation. NAS welcomes the findings, which includes evidence-based recommendations to inform legislative and policy reform.

Click here to read the full report:https://www.universityofgalway.ie/media/law/docs/uploads/LIFT-Report.pdf

Click the link to hear Dr Charles O’Mahony, who led the research, discuss the report in more detail: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22617135/

Dr. Charles O’Mahony, Associate Professor in the School of Law at University of Galway, explains Mate crime.

29/05/2026

Happy bank holiday! The NAS National Line will be closed Monday 1st June and will reopen Tuesday 2nd June. Our email is [email protected]. Enjoy your weekend 🥰

28/05/2026

Make Way Day is tomorrow Friday 29th May. It is a nationwide campaign highlighting the everyday obstacles that people with disabilities face in public spaces — from cars parked on footpaths to bins and bikes blocking the way.

It’s a simple but powerful message: small actions can have a big impact.

These everyday obstacles can force people onto busy roads or stop them from getting where they need to go safely.

Let’s all play our part in creating safer, more inclusive communities. Read more about it by clicking on the link below!

Post a pic of everyday obstructions Our advocates are all over the country drawing attention to the problems caused by things left on the footpath Spot something? Post it on your social …

26/05/2026

NAS Advocates help people in two ways:

1) Full representative advocacy with empowerment.
2)Short-term advocacy and information support.

Click on our website to find out more: www.advocacy.ie

21/05/2026

A compliment received by a NAS Advocate from a person they supported. Our role is to work with those who may be isolated from their community of choice or mainstream society, may communicate differently and who may have limited informal or natural supports. NAS Advocates act as a catalyst for change through collaboration, capacity building and representation to make the rights of people with disabilities a reality.

20/05/2026