Spare an hour for CAUSE please!

Collection and bag pack dates for 2019

If you can spare an hour or two, please join our gang of collectors and bag packers by contacting Verity on 028 90 650 650 or email: [email protected]

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Phone First appeal from Southern Health & Social Care Trust

With continued pressure right across the health and social care system, Southern Health and Social Care Trust is appealing to anyone with urgent but not life threatening symptoms to please ‘Phone First’ before attending its Emergency Departments or minor injuries services.
Back to school with Text A Nurse

Text-a-Nurse is a confidential messaging service for young people aged 11-19.
Raise our 'Strictly spirits this autumn
Sarah's Story

Phone First appeal from Southern Health & Social Care Trust

With continued pressure right across the health and social care system, Southern Health and Social Care Trust is appealing to anyone with urgent but not life threatening symptoms to please ‘Phone First’ before attending its Emergency Departments or minor injuries services.
Back to school with Text A Nurse

Text-a-Nurse is a confidential messaging service for young people aged 11-19.
Raise our 'Strictly spirits this autumn
£100 Voucher Scheme

Please note - NEW DATE FOR REGISTRATION - will be open from September 27 to October 25!
ITN Productions Industry News announce new programme ‘Forward Together for Mental Health’

Mental Health UK will be partnering with ITN Productions Industry News around the production of a news-style programme raising the profile of mental health in the UK, from those severely affected by mental illness, to people whose mental health has worsened during the current coronavirus crisis.
Big Jab Weekend

The Department of Health have announced a “Big Jab Weekend” initiative to improve vaccine take-up. It will see mass vaccination centres once again offering walk-in first jabs for all adults – for two days only this Saturday and Sunday (August 21 and 22).
Covid-19 Critical Care Recovery website

Covid-19 Critical Care Recovery site provides accurate information based on your experiences
Family, friends and carers - how are you feeling?

Feelings you might be experiencing during your relative’s COVID recovery
The State of Caring Survey 2021 is now open

Last year over 6,000 carers filled in these surveys about their experiences of caring during the pandemic. In this latest survey you’ll be asked to tell them what life is like now, and what needs to change.
free tickets and access cards for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!

£100 Voucher Scheme

Please note - NEW DATE FOR REGISTRATION - will be open from September 27 to October 25!
My family member has been detained - what does that mean?

This section only deals with people who are detained under the Civil process, (eg. from home) and not under the criminal justice process.
free tickets and access cards for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
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 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.
Free access cards and tickets for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
Our vision

Partners in care - Supporters in recovery - Advocates for Change
Carers now priority group 6 for COVID vaccinations

IMPORANT UPDATE - carers are now in the Priority 6 group for Covid vaccinations
For Carers

CAUSE is peer-led which means it is run by mental health carers for mental health carers. We know from direct personal experience the issues that you as a mental health carer can face. Carer Advocates are here to provide you with help - tailored to what you need to cope in your care-giving role.
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.