Last month I continued the theme I've been focusing on recently, 'diagnoses.' (see Living with a mental health diagnosis as an adult and 5 tips to help you manage and Living with a physical health diagnosis and 10 tips to help you manage.)
This blog is a practical one, aimed at supporting carers, family members and loved ones who are looking after people in their lives. It has been published online and in print by the mental health magazine Happiful. You can click the button below to read it for free.
In addition, I have put lots of links for carer support at the bottom of this article. There are multiple links for carers, young carers and parents/guardians looking after unwell children.
Further support (UK)
These links are up to date at the time of publishing. They are external links and I am not responsible for information or advice given by these organisations.
Resources for carers
Carers UK. HERE
NHS. (info about support & benefits) HERE
Carers Trust. HERE
Support for parents or carers of children or young people
Rainbow Trust. Supporting families with a seriously ill child HERE
Clic Sargent. Child and young person cancer charity HERE
Together for Short Lives. charity for children's palliative care with a helpline HERE
Help for Parents. For parents and carers support young people with mental health problems HERE
Support for young carers
NHS support for young carers HERE
Young Minds with advice and support from other young carers HERE
UK Festival specifically for young carers HERE
KIDS organisation for disabled young people and young carers under 18 years old HERE
Carers UK. HERE
Carers Trust. HERE
For further support with your mental health, I have compiled a list of services, charities and helplines on my website. Some you can contact 24/7 if you need support now, some have resources or support groups. Mental Health Helplines & Links
This is not a complete list of all support that is available. Your GP can help refer you to appropriate services and charities.