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Formal care plans
Professionals sharing informationActing on behalf of the person you care for
A care plan is a document outlining the care and treatment for a person with mental health problems. It should be completed by a health professional but negotiated and agreed with the person invovled so that it provides an overall package of care. It can include issues like housing needs and daytime activities as well as medication plans.
The links below will give you information about
- Carers' Assessments
- Direct Payments
- What your rights to be invovled in care and treatment might be
- How you can make sure that the person you care for gets the best care and treatment in hospital
The Rethink website - National information and advice from Rethink (formerly the National Schizophrenia Fellowship)
www.mind.org.uk - Mind is a national charity which campaigns for better mental health policies and services. Website provides a range of information on mental health problems and issues surrounding mental health
You can get more information from:
DOH Mental Health Policy - consultation documents, implementation guides and good practice examples on mental health policy and legislation from the Department of Health.
There are people who can help:
West Sussex Carers Support Services (formerly West Sussex Carers Network)
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