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Raising awareness specifically targeted for carers caring for someone with severe mental illness
Clearer navigation to carers support pathways aligned to geographical area therefore preventing delays for both staff and carers
Creating bespoke accessible carers support forums specifically for those carers caring for someone with severe mental throughout Stoke and North Staffordshire
Increase knowledge and understanding how accessing these benefits can have a positive impact on their caring role
Easier access to financial support aligned to caring role
Preventative interventions that inform, advice and support and maintain carers wellbeing
Projects will need to be supporting carers of those with Severe Mental illness (SMI)*
* Definition of SMI: The phrase severe mental illness (SMI) is defined as someone over the age of 18 who has a mental, behavioural, or emotional disorder that causes serious functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities