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Calling All Carers: Get Involved with the OSMOSIS Research Project

Blog by Matthew McKenzie – Carer activist

As someone who’s been advocating for carers for years through A Caring Mind, I know how important it is that carers’ experiences influence the way support systems are built. The OSMOSIS project offers a real chance to help improve understanding and services for those of us supporting loved ones with severe mental health conditions.

If you are caring for someone living with psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, here’s an opportunity to make your voice heard.

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Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia – free course

Great news for those caring for someone with Psychosis and Schizophrenia. Kings College London is starting up their free online course for carers, which should be available from 20th of May 2024

When starting out as a carer for a family member or friend, many are not aware of the pitfalls and challenges. We all want to be there for our loved ones, but we do not want to make any mistakes.

The journey as a carer can be fraught with many problems, so it is worth getting as much information and education as possible.

Designed by Dr Juliana Onwumere, the course was designed with carers in mind. The course runs for 4 weeks and is available on the platform FutureLearn.

To access the course check out the link below.

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/caring-psychosis-schizophrenia