How we can support you

It is essential that, as a carer, you get sufficient support from us to help you to continue in your caring role and we will work closely with you in the development of a range of information. This includes:

• Information about the diagnosis of the person you care for and how to manage this
• Involvement in the way care is planned and the process for when people move on from HPFT services
• Carer Assessment which gives access to staff who can talk to you about your needs as a carer (this is not an assessment of your ability)
• Carer Contingency Plan which helps you plan what you would like to happen should you be unable to provide care