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The aim of this assignment will be discuss the issues and policies surrounding support for carers in contemporary society. For the purpose of this essay the term 'carer' refers to someone of any age whose life is restricted because they are looking after a friend, relative, partner or person who cannot manage without help because of illness, age or a disability of any kind (Department of Health 2002) The essay will attempt to explore the origins of relevant policies related to the subject area, discuss current local initiatives, and outline examples from practice to reinforce the impact which any policy may have had on Mental Health Services. For reasons of confidentiality (NMC 2002) pseudonyms will be used when referring to any client or location within this assignment. It was only a few decades ago when families and relatives were given the blame for experiences of their family member with severe mental...

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