By Matthew McKenzie – Triangle of Care – Community group chair
Putting Carers at the Centre of Care
The latest Triangle of Care Community Group brought together carers, professionals and partner organisations from across England to share learning, celebrate progress and identify where further improvements are needed. The meeting highlighted the growing influence of the Triangle of Care across mental health and acute services, whilst reinforcing that there is still much work to do to ensure carers are consistently recognised, valued and supported.

One of the most powerful aspects of the meeting was hearing directly from carers about their experiences. Whilst many spoke positively about the progress that has been made over recent years, there was a shared view that carer involvement remains inconsistent across services.
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