Martin O’Sullivan: How the new Decision Support Service could be a big help in many farm households
If you face challenges making certain decisions, or feel you might need support down the line, this scheme will provide assistance
‘I have encountered numerous situations where people suddenly became mentally incapacitated’. Photo: Getty
A new government-backed service is offering help to anyone who needs support to make certain decisions — or who feels they might need support down the line. This includes people with an intellectual disability, a mental illness, an acquired brain injury or dementia.
Over the years I have encountered numerous situations where people suddenly became mentally incapacitated and did not have any arrangements in place to ensure that their personal needs were met.
