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Welcometo 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.
Carers Newsletter - now available on our News page.
Carers Direct - Information, support and advice - www.nhs.uk/carersdirect Free phone: 0808 802 02 02 Carers Rights & Benefits - a link to a downloadable Carers Rights booklet www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/CarersRightsDay/Adviceguidesforcarers
Somerset County Council - Being a Carer Email us and let us know what you think of our site or services
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Useful Pages Carers Assessment Workers ( CAWs) Dealing With Difficult Behaviour Carers Mental Health Info Pack - 2009
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