RECOGNITION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARERS

Early day motion 363, tabled 22 November 2007 by Doug Naysmith (Labour). Signed by 107 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 59, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 18, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.