Mental health problems don't just affect the people experiencing difficulties, but also the friends and family caring for them. Refugees caring for family members may also have lost the traditional social support networks on which they could have previously relied for help. However, there are a number of government policies which recognise the needs and rights of carers. In addition many mental health charities and community groups can provide support for those caring for people with mental health problems.

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Implementing National Service Framework Standard Six Caring about Carers

Jane Garnham and Cindy Foley, Care and Health, 2001

As part of a series on the National Service Framework for Mental Health, the journal Care and Health published this article outlining a national education and support programme for carers developed by Rethink.

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Department of Health

Caring about Carers

This is the government's National Strategy for Carers and can be downloaded from the Department of Health website.

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Department of Health

Leaflet for Carers of those People with Mental Health Problems

This Department of Health leaflet explains what carers should expect from mental health services, how to get help and how to get hold of information.

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Department of Health

Carers assessments

Information about your right to an assessment as a carer, what the assessment involves and what you can expect to gain from it, such as access to social services. This leaflet can be downloaded in a number of languages, including Arabic, Bengali and Turkish.

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Carers UK

This is a national charity offering support for carers. It has a network of local groups who can offer carers time off from their responsibilities.

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Carers National Association

CNA works to raise awareness of the needs of carers; provides information, advice and support to carers; and campaigns for guaranteed respite breaks. Their website includes information on what to do in an emergency.

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Contact a Family

This is the only UK charity providing support and advice to parents with disabled children. They offer support and advice.

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mentalhealthcarers.com

This is a national website offering online support to carers of people with mental health problems, although the majority of information relates to the north west of England. It includes a discussion forum as well as information on illnesses, welfare benefits and health professionals.

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Mental Health Foundation

Carers of People with Mental Health Problems

This factsheet contains a list of organisations and other resources available for carers in Britain.

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Mind

How to Cope as a Carer

This booklet from mental health charity Mind can be downloaded as a non-printable PDF or can be ordered online. It offers advice on how to give support to someone in mental distress and suggests ways of looking after yourself while you do.

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