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What support is there for mental health carers?
1 min read |Last updated: 09/06/2026
What support is there for mental health carers? If you care for someone living with mental illness, you’re not alone. There’s a wide range of support available to help you look after your loved one, and yourself. Information and advice You can find clear, practical information about your rights as a carer, what support you’re entitled to, and how...
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The Carers Charter
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
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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Carers Week 2025: Carers putting health and careers in second place due to lack of support
1 min read |Last updated: 09/06/2025
Today marks the beginning of Carers' Week, an annual campaign led by Carers UK to raise awareness of the challenges faced by carers and to recognise the contribution they make. This year, new research by Carers UK has revealed that many carers are experiencing the development or worsening of health conditions, as they struggle to attend appointments...
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Respite care - Breaks for carers
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
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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Flu and COVID jabs for people with severe mental illness and their carers
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 24/03/2026
This page gives information on flu and COVID-19 jabs for people with severe mental illness and their carers.
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Going into hospital - for carers, friends and relatives
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
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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