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<p>The Department has made no formal assessment of the Triangle of Care for people
suffering with mental health conditions.</p><p>The Triangle of Care, published by
the Carers Trust in 2013, aims at achieving better collaboration and partnership with
carers in the service user’s and carer’s journey through mental health services. The
Government has engaged with Carers Trust, during the development of their <em>Carers
Action Plan 2018-2020: supporting carers today</em>. A copy of the Action Plan, published
in June 2018, is attached. The plan sets out a two-year programme of targeted work
to support unpaid carers. It puts a focus on practical actions and gives visibility
to the work already underway or planned within Government.</p><p>The Action Plan is
consistent with some of the principles set out in the Triangle of Care. It has a number
of actions that seek to improve the awareness and identification of carers among healthcare
professionals and social workers to improve access to appropriate information and
support for carers. It is also intended to ensure that they feel listened to and that
their views are appropriately taken into account when the person they care for is
in health and care settings.</p><p>The independent review of the Mental Health Act
1983 will consider further how to improve dignity and respect for service users and
carers. It is also considering mechanisms through which carers, families and friends
of people who are detained under the Act can be supported to be involved in the care
of the person they support. The independent review is due to publish its final report
later this year.</p>
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