Mental Health Commission IRL
Ray Burke is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advocacy, public engagement, and mental health. Currently serving as the Advocacy and Public Engagement Manager at Pieta since March 2021 and a Commission Member for the Mental Health Commission IRL since April 2022, Ray has previously held significant roles including Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer at Mental Health Reform and Policy Officer at the Disability Federation of Ireland. Ray's educational background includes a PhD in progress at UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, a Master's in Social Science from Maynooth University, and multiple certifications in community representation, quality management, and mental health. This diverse academic and professional journey demonstrates a strong commitment to social policy and advocacy within the mental health sector.
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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.