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The project aims to support carers who are caring for someone with a mental health problem.
Because of the nature of some mental health conditions, issues of insight, confidentiality and stigma, it can be increasingly difficult for carers to receive a good level of service and support from mental health services. The following services are currently provided by the Mental Health Project :- - Support, information and advice work for carers who are in contact with mental health services
- Support, information and advice work for those carers who are trying to get initial help for someone who is unwell
- Advocacy work to support carers to get their voices heard
- Monthly carer support groups (a morning group and an early evening group for working carers)
- Training and information sessions for carers
- Involving carers in feedback and consultation to ensure new services support the needs and roles of carers
- Representing carer views in the development of services
- Trips and activities for carers
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