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Ethnic mental health Carer Forum Update May 2025

Quick update on ethnic mental health carer group

The meeting focused on carer involvement and representation across different regions, with participants discussing their roles in supporting carers and addressing discrimination. The main focus for this meeting was on “What does good look like?” when it comes to Triangle of Care and PCREF.

The group explored the Triangle of Care initiative and its five key elements, including discussions about medication-related challenges and the need for better communication between healthcare providers and carers. The conversation ended with conversations about improving carer support systems, including the importance of advocacy, training, and creating safe spaces for carers to share concerns confidentially.

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Ethnic mental health Carer Forum Update March 2025

The Importance of Ethnic Minority Mental Health Carer Voices: Empowering Unpaid Carers from the Global Majority by Matthew McKenzie

In today’s world, the voices of ethnic minority carers in mental health services must be heard and valued. The National Ethnic Mental Health Carers Forum meeting, held on March 28, 2025, underscored the vital role that co-production and lived experience play in shaping better services for those who care for loved ones with mental health needs.

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Strengthening Cultural Sensitivity – Southern Health NHS / Touch Network

Are you a minority ethnic carer in the areas of Hampshire? Do you want to help improve mental health services for someone you are caring for? How about having your carer story being heard? It is your chance to help ‘Strengthening Cultural Sensitivity within Ethnically Diverse Carer Communities’.

It is time to be heard and also have an impact as a carer. Without your input as an ethnic minority carer then it is difficult for services to understand what is a priority for you. With the support of Touch Network CIC, Southern Health NHS trust wants to hear from you.

The next Carer Story meeting is on the 28th of February. If you are a carer whose loved one is using the services of Southern Health NHS Trust, please leave your contact details in the form or email hannah@touch.network.

Please see the poster below and get a chance to be heard and help set priorities.

We are all in this together and together we will strengthen our diverse communities.