Mental Health Commission IRL
Dave Williams is an accomplished communications professional with over two decades of experience in journalism and public relations. Currently serving as the Head of Communications for the Mental Health Commission Ireland since February 2019, Williams previously held the position of Communications Manager at GOAL Global from July 2009 to January 2019. Earlier in the career, Williams worked as a journalist and PR executive across various Irish newspapers, including roles as Sports Editor and Chief Sports Writer, from June 1999 to July 2009. Williams holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communications from Griffith College Dublin and a degree in Accountancy and Human Resource Management from the National College of Ireland.
This person is not in any teams
Mental Health Commission IRL
Who We Are and What We Do The Commission regulates in-patient mental health services and persons providing decision-making supports and provides a Decision Support Service for persons with capacity difficulties. We ensure that all persons involuntarily detained in approved centres are independently reviewed by a Mental Health Tribunal. The Commission sets standards for high quality and good practices in mental health and decision support services. Mental Health Tribunals Protecting the human rights and interests of persons detained for care and treatment; specifically through ensuring the independent review of involuntary admission orders by a Mental Health Tribunal. Decision Support Service Maximising autonomy for all relevant persons requiring support to make decisions about their personal welfare, property and finances. Regulating individuals who are providing a range of supports to persons with capacity difficulties. Regulatory Process Monitoring mental health services and the registering and inspection of approved centres in line with legal requirements. We are a responsive regulator and use data collected to take a risk-based approach. Quality Improvement Encouraging continuous quality improvement; fostering high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services. Issuing guidance and developing evidence based standards to improve service delivery and service user experience.