Publications

Experiences of support received by carers of people who are involuntarily admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act: qualitative study of carers' perspectives

In this study, we explored carers’ views around the support they wanted to receive when their relative/friend is involuntarily admitted under the MHA. Online interviews were carried out with 22 carers across England. Carers reported receiving support from professionals, peers and relatives, but the extent of this support varied across carers. Carers also reported wanting emotional support from a single, continuous person, ideally someone with lived experience.

Access the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38622966/.

 

Co-designing a peer support programme for carers of people treated under the Mental Health Act: views from stakeholders

In this study, we explored carers', patients' and professionals' views on what an accessible, feasible and helpful one-to-one peer support intervention should consider for carers of patients treated under the Mental Health Act (MHA) in England. Online interviews were carried out with five carers, four patients and 10 professionals across England. Carers’ lack of time and awareness of support were reported as key barriers to accessing peer support. To address this, participants emphasised the need for early introduction of support following patients’ hospitalisation and flexible delivery through various communication channels. They also highlighted the need for robust, interactive training for peer supporters.

Access the full paper here: https://rdcu.be/ek5ua.

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