Welcome

to the website for you. For relatives and friends who care for people in Somerset with mental health problems.

Who is a Carer?

A carer is someone who provides or intends to provide practical and emotional support to someone with a mental health problem. You may or may not live with the person you care for. You may be a relative, partner, friend or neighbour. You may be a young person, but now find yourself in the position of needing to support an unwell person. The information found here and in our downloadable version is designed to assist carers in accessing information that will help them in their caring role.

Quick links for useful leaflets

You are Important Too

What to do if Things go Wrong

Help in Hospital and at Home

Carers Direct - Information, support and advice -

www.nhs.uk/carersdirect Free phone: 0808 802 02 02

Carers Consultation - a chance to have your say and help influence the future of carers. Please see flyer for full information and a link to a website where you will find a questionnaire to put your views across. Questionnaires to be returned by 4th December 09. Consultation Flyer.

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