About the service

Mental illness can have a major impact on carers, families and friends, as well as the person with the illness. Those who take on the caring role may have to completely re-structure their lives to provide care for the person supported. The demands of caring can also affect the physical and emotional health of the carers.

Black and racial minority families can often feel under more pressure than most, as well as facing the stigma of poor mental health in the family, these families can encounter other forms of discrimination.

Often the person receiving care has a number of services involved (such as a Community Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker), however carers may need someone to support them too.

Carers can benefit from advice and information about mental health issues, rights and treatments for both service users and carers.

Knowing who to contact in an emergency, knowing if you are getting the correct financial support and simply having someone to talk to about how you really feel.

What can the service offer you?

The service will be tailored made to suit your needs.

On application , you will have your needs assessed, and from there you can access the following:

• Benefits advice
  
  
• Advocacy
  
  
• Information about medication, diagnosis, treatments and what the future may hold for you and your family members
  
  
• Information about your rights
  
  
• Help accessing services for the person you care for
  
  
• Training
  
  
• Monthly Support Group meetings
  
  
• Respite Breaks

You can also receive advice on issues related to housing, finances or health matters.

If you feel this service can be beneficial to you then please click here to complete our simple online form or alternatively contact us:



Mary Seacole House
91 Upper Parliament Street
Liverpool L8 7LB


t: 0151 707 0319
e: info@maryseacolehouse.com




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