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Resource Directory
The Resource Directory contains references for leaflets, booklets and information packs that will be of support to service users, carers, family members and staff working with families. It is available to download in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format - please choose one below.
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Reference Lists
Attached are lists of references relating to family work.
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Links
Here you will find links to sites that are useful resources to service users,
carers and people working with families.
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www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.afiya-trust.org
The Afiya Trust is a BME led charity whose vision is to “reduce inequalities in health and social care for racialised groups”.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society – supports people with dementia and their families through 250 branches and support groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Offers information and education for carers and professionals.
www.carers.gov.uk
Government information for carers. The government made a commitment to provide details of the service or benefits affecting carers and this site is aimed to provide information to carers and care workers.
www.carers.org.uk
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive
carers' support services in the UK. Through its unique network of 118
independently managed Carers' Centres, young carers services and interactive
website www.carers.org, the Trust provides quality information, advice and
support services to 180,000 carers including 10,300 young carers.
www.carersuk.org
Carers UK is the voice of carers and is the only carer-led organisation working for all carers.
www.carersweek.org/carer_page.asp?id=63
Details of local events related to Carers Week.
conference.world-schizophrenia.org
The World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders, The Schizophrenia Society of Canada and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario present The 2007 International Conference "Lighting the Path: Hope in Action."
www.depressionalliance.org
Depression Alliance – national network of self-help groups, information and training.
www.doh.gov.uk/mentalhealth
Information, guidance and policy for developing mental health services. The site has electronic and downloadable copies of policies and statements.
www.elsc.org.uk
SCIE’s free Electronic library for Social Care.
www.employersforcarers.org.uk
Employers for carers
www.gethelpearly.ca
Organisation caring for young people with Psychosis
www.makingspace.co.uk
Making space have been working alongside families to help improve services to those who experience severe and enduring mental illness.
www.mdf.org.uk
Manic Depression Fellowship – national user-led organisation providing support and information nation wide.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mental health foundation. Comprehensive website on mental health issues in the UK
www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk
Mental health information and research news from the Institute of Psychiatry and South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. This site is particularly suited to the friends, family and carers of anyone with a mental illness.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct online.
www.nice.org.uk
National Institute for Clinical Excellence provides information and best practice guidelines
www.nimhe.org.uk
National Institute for Mental Health in England. NIMHE supports local communities to improve mental health and the quality of services for people affected by mental health problems
www.rcp.ac.uk
Royal College of Psychiatrists – produces a wide range of mental health information leaflets for service users, carers and people working in mental health. Also has factsheets on treatments in psychiatry.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns
Royal College of Psychiatrists – Partners in care website which outlines the Royal College campaign with the Princess Royal Trust.
www.rethink.org
Provides help for everyone affected by mental illness to recover and achieve a
better quality of life.
cip@rethink.org
Carers in Partnership gives carers a way to work together regionally to influence the planning, setting up and running of mental health services in the region.
www.rethink.org/jess
Jess follows the experiences of a service user experiencing mental health issues and the mental health system for the first time. It follows Jess's journey providing useful information and advice on the way.
www.rethink.org/at-ease/
@Ease. An interactive cartoon-based mental health resource for young people under stress or worried about thoughts or feelings.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.samaritans.org.uk
The Samaritans. Information about the charity that provides emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing
www.sane.org.uk
The sane website provides comprehensive information about the organisation's work and research initiatives and mental health issues.
www.scbnetwork.org
SCB Network - supporting carers better (An information sheet is available - PDF format, 45KB)
www.scie.org.uk
Social Care Institute for Excellence launched 2001 under the Care Standards Act 2000 as part of the Government’s drive to improve social care. Their role is to develop and promote knowledge about good practice in social care.
www.scmh.org.uk
Sainsbury centre for mental health. A charity that seeks to influence mental health policy and practice and encourage the development of mental health services through training and research.
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds. Website promoting the mental health and emotional well being of children and young people.
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FAQ
Q: How do I get more information about family work in my area?
A: Please see our Contacts section. This will give you a list of the areas
where Behavioural Family Therapy is available, with the name and telephone contact number of a person who can discuss accessing family work in more detail.
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