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Northern Ireland's antidepressant spend increases by £7m in 2020

The amount spent on anti-depressant drugs in Northern Ireland has increased by almost £7m in just a year.
Innovation Recovery Project

Information about the Innovation Recovery Project and April timetable available here
Mindset training for groups of adults or 14-17 year olds

free Mindset training to groups of adults or 14-17 year olds delivered by Action Mental Health
Webinars in April from Belfast Recovery College

Events next month include understanding anxiety, coping with loneliness, building resilience and mindfulness and self-care.

Northern Ireland's antidepressant spend increases by £7m in 2020

The amount spent on anti-depressant drugs in Northern Ireland has increased by almost £7m in just a year.
Innovation Recovery Project

Information about the Innovation Recovery Project and April timetable available here
Mindset training for groups of adults or 14-17 year olds

free Mindset training to groups of adults or 14-17 year olds delivered by Action Mental Health
Webinars in April from Belfast Recovery College

Events next month include understanding anxiety, coping with loneliness, building resilience and mindfulness and self-care.
Service Users & Carers - Engagement Events to Discuss Improvements to Urgent and Emergency Care

A number of engagement events are being held across Northern Ireland to give the people the opportunity to find out more about how access to urgent and emergency care services is improving.
Campaign to ensure all GP practices offer timely access to Mental health Counselling

Act now to secure mental health counselling at your local GP practice and don’t let the Covid Crisis become a Mental Health Crisis.
Mental health crises services survey

The Department of Health has commissioned an independent Review of mental health crisis services in Northern Ireland. The closing date for responses is Wednesday 31st March 2021.
Census

Households can now fill in their 2021 Census, which will help shape where essential resources, funding and services will be focused over the next decade. Census Day is 21 March. For the first time, the census will be mainly online.
Revised Visiting Guidance for Western Trust Care Facilities from Monday 1 March 2021

Following guidance set out by the Department of Health, The Western Health and Social Health Trust (Western Trust) has confirmed changes to visiting arrangements for all care settings, which will apply from Monday 1 March.
Have your say - NI Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this draft consultation - so please join us for the conversation

All carers can book a vaccine at a Trust centre

If you are the main carer and you are 18 or over you can now book a vaccination online at one of the seven trust centres.
Carers now priority group 6 for COVID vaccinations

IMPORANT UPDATE - carers are now in the Priority 6 group for Covid vaccinations
Support groups

A safe and confidential space to talk, to learn about mental illness and services but also to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues and problems.
Our vision

Partners in care - Supporters in recovery - Advocates for Change
Support our carers

Giving regularly helps us to continue our support to many families, friends and partners caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness as it allows us to plan for our future projects and services. You can make a one off donation too or give regularly now or you can also send your donation simply. If you require any further information about making a donation to CAUSE, please call us on 028 9065 0650 or email: [email protected]
Supporting Activities

We arrange supporting activities and short breaks to ensure carers can prioritise their own health and well-being.
Our services

Established in 1995, CAUSE is peer-led which means it is run by carers for carers. We know from direct personal experience the issues carers can face. Whether you just need someone to talk to, guidance on finding your way around or accessing services, how to work with professionals, learning more about mental illness, support available for carers or dealing with other problems, we are here for you.
Great news for Carers – Vaccination programme is further extended

A major extension of Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has today been announced which will see the start of a major vaccination drive for carers, with GPs and the regional vaccination centres both playing their part.
The impact of COVID-19 on carers in Northern Ireland

A statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI
Lobbying policy

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