SCIE Research briefing 24: Experiences of children and young people caring for a parent with a mental health problem

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Barnardo’s - A UK children's charity, Barnardo's works directly with children, young people and their families. It runs projects across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.

Carers UK - (formerly Carers National Association) Campaigns for carers’ rights and for these to be recognised and actively involved as partners in the design, delivery and provision of health and social care services.

Children’s Society -Works in partnership with local authorities and other organisations to provide services including training and consultancy to deliver unique local solutions to local needs.

CSIP - Commissioned by the Department of Health and other agencies the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) was created in 2005 by the integration of a number of initiatives supporting the development of services. Works with communities and organisations working to meet a variety of health and social care needs.

King’s Fund - Independent charitable foundation working for better health, especially in London, through policy development, research and analysis.

National Children’s Bureau - A charitable organisation acting as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England and Northern Ireland, and in partnership with Children in Scotland and Children in Wales. Young NCB is a free membership network for all children and young people aged under 18, enabling them to speak out on issues they feel are important.

NSPCC - A registered charity working mostly with children, young people and their families. It also seeks cultural, social and political change by influencing legislation, policy, practice, public attitudes or behaviours and delivery of services for the benefit of young people.

Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network (coordinated by the Social Perspectives Network) - A national network for social care and health workers who work with parents with a mental health problem or their children, offering information about local and national policies, services, publications and events.

Princess Royal Trust for Carers - Provider of comprehensive carers’ support services in the UK and working to influence policy, the Trust currently provides quality information, advice and support services to over 300,000 carers, including over 15,500 young carers, through a unique network of carers' centres, young carers’ services and websites.

Sainsbury Centre - The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems through research, policy work and analysis to improve practice and influence policy.

YoungMinds - A national charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.

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