Information
and support available via PALS for Carers of
People
with Mental Health Problems
We
would like to bring your attention to the information and support
that PALS can offer to carers of people with mental health problems.
We can also provide information and support for mental health
service users and in relation to learning disabilities.
Information
PALS
has an extensive information system, and what we don't know we
can find out! We cover the whole of Derbyshire, and can
provide information relevant to a particular geographic area if
needed. Some examples of information we hold are:
Carer
Support Service
This
is a service provided across Derbyshire by Making Space, and you
may wish to get in touch with them directly. They can provide
information, advice and advocacy to carers and families of adults
with mental health problems. They have Carer Support Co-ordinators
for the different regions across Derbyshire who may be able to
provide practical help or someone to talk to. They will
respond to carers' needs and work alongside multi-disciplinary
teams as necessary. To access this service directly, contact
the Area Manager, Dawn Longden-Whiting, on: 01629 55592 or 07894
594271.
Support
and Liaison
PALS
also offers one-to-one support to help carers deal with particular
issues or concerns. For instance if they do not feel involved
in arrangements made for the person they care for or if relationships
with staff have broken down. We offer a confidential service
tailored to each client's needs, and will refer on to other services
(for instance independent advocacy) where this is appropriate.
Carer
Booklet
There
is an excellent booklet produced by the Derbyshire Mental Health
Services Trust called Information and Support for friends,
families and partners of people with mental health problems .
This has recently been updated and gives information on mental
health services, carers' assessments, carers' rights, mental health
legislation, and local support groups and organisations.
www.Derbyshirementalhealthservices.nhs.uk
How to Contact Us
We
can be contacted on our freephone number: 08000 272128 or by email
at: PALS@DerbysMHServices.nhs.uk.
Anne
de Gruchy
PALS OFFICER
Derbyshire
Mental Health Services NHS Trust
St James House
Mansfield Road
Derby DE1 3AD
Tel: 01332 547904
www.Derbyshirementalhealthservices.nhs.uk
