Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Doug Naysmith (Labour), on Thursday, 22 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 107 members in total.

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RECOGNITION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARERS

That this House supports the mental health charity Rethink in recognising the unique difficulties faced by the carers of those with a severe mental illness, particularly around information sharing and involvement in care planning; notes with concern that the carers of people with a severe mental illness are more likely to report a lack of understanding of their caring role; believes that mental health carers have the right to share information with, and be listened to by, health professionals; views the 2007 review of the Prime Minister's Carer's Strategy as an opportunity to recognise the vital contribution made by mental health carers; and calls upon the Government to ensure that those needs are adequately reflected.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

363 

Session

2007-08

Other sponsors

Roger Berry

Lynne Jones

Sandra Gidley

Robert Syms

Richard Taylor

Subjects

Community care Mental health

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk