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Advice for loved ones and carers

Advice for loved ones and carers

This section has lots of useful advice and information for people who support a loved one living with mental illness.

Suicide - Coping with loss

This section looks at what support is available when a loved one has died by suicide. It also provides information about investigations that may happen and how to support someone bereaved by suicide. This information is for anyone affected by suicide.

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How you can help guide

Mental health issues are more common than you might think. Every year, one in four of us in the UK is affected by a mental health problem. This guide is designed to help you understand the different conditions and what you can do to help.

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Planning for the future - Your relative's care and support

This section gives information about how to plan future support for the person that you care for. There may be a time when you are no longer able to care for them.

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Does mental illness run in families?

Sometimes there are a few people in a family who have a mental illness. But other times there is only one person. This information looks at whether mental illness runs in families.

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Going into hospital - for carers, friends and relatives

Your relative may need to go into hospital if they are very unwell with a mental health problem. This section has practical information about going into hospital. Every hospital is different, so we can only give an overview of what you both can expect.

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Inquests

If your relative dies, there may be an inquest into their death. This section explains what an inquest is, what it will be like and your rights during the investigation.

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Respite care - Breaks for carers

Respite means that you have a break from caring. This section explains what respite options may be available to you as a carer.

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Supporting someone with a mental illness

This section gives tips and suggestions to help you support someone with mental illness. This information is for adults supporting other adults with a mental illness in England.

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Couples who care for an adult who lives with a mental illness - Relationship tips

Caring for a relative who lives with mental illness can be rewarding. But it can be challenging too. And if you are in a relationship, it can have an impact on you and your partner.

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The Carers Charter

Carers must be involved in the development and monitoring of the framework and standards and hold providers to account. The Carer's Charter was developed by Rethink Mental Illness’ Carers Advisory Board.

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Using the NHS app: A guide for you as a carer

This page explains what the NHS app is and how it can help you if you care for someone, it tells you how to link their account to yours. That way, you can help manage their care easily.

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Worried about someone's mental health?

This section explains what you can do if you are worried about someone’s mental health. It explains how to get them help and support.

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Responding to unusual behaviour linked to mental illness

If you have a loved one with a mental illness, some of their behaviour might worry you. This section suggests some ways to deal with unusual behaviour linked to mental illness.

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Setting up a trust for your loved one

Have the peace of mind that your loved one's inheritance is secure by setting up a trust with Rethink Trust Corporation.

Find out how to set up a trust