Carers

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Last updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:01

This part of the website has information which is useful for carers. All the information in this section has been reviewed by carers.

If you are an important part of the support network for a relative, partner or friend who is experiencing a mental health problem you can be called a ‘carer.’

This may not feel like a comfortable title or you may prefer not to think of yourself in those terms but it is important as it entitles you to particular forms of help and also means that you can be involved in major decisions about planning support for the person you care for.

This section includes information on:

What Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust does

Carers' Assessments

Important questions to ask

Information Sharing

How to get help in a crisis

The Mental Health Act

Benefits and working

Further Sources of help and information

You can download the Trust's handbook for carers with introductory information on these areas here.

This section also provides advice on relating to the person you care for.

Click here for information on groups which offer support to carers