Supporting someone you care about who is experiencing psychosis can be distressing. EIP services support families, friends and carers as well as the person experiencing symptoms.
EIP support
Carers tell us that speaking with other people who are in a similar position to themselves is helpful. Across Wales, EIP services can offer interventions and support packages for families and carers who are supporting a loved one with psychosis. Several resources provide reliable information that has been co-designed and co-produced with families and carers.
The EIP carers education and skills position paper is available in the resource section.
Rights of Carers
All local authorities have a statutory duty to provide support to carers. Each local authority will have a carers helpline and most areas have a carers centre. They will advise you on your entitlements, including your right to a Carer’s Assessment, which assesses your needs in your caring role.
Useful links
- NHS National Carers Helpline provides information, advice and support for carers.
- Carers UK provide information and advice about caring, alongside practical and emotional support for carers. Carers UK also campaign for carers and influence policymakers, employers and service providers, to help them improve carers’ lives.
- The Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
- Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Lots of resources and workbooks are available to support carers.
- Adferiad provides services and campaign for people and carers affected by mental illness, substance use, addictions, and other complex conditions.