Mental Health Capacity act 2016

The Mental Capacity Act (NI) 2016 was enacted by the Assembly in May 2016. The first Phase of the Act came into operation in two stages - research provisions commenced on 1 October 2019 and provisions in relation to deprivation of liberty, offences and money and valuables in residential care and nursing homes commenced on 2 December 2019.

Information on the Act and its commencement is available here on the official website.

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Cycle against suicide

To mark this year's Mental Health Awareness Week, Cycle Against Suicide will host its Belfast Mental Health Awareness Cycle on Saturday May 11th.
Delivering carer’s leave in Northern Ireland

Carer's NI has published a new paper which makes the case for including paid carer's leave in the Department for the Economy's Employment Rights Bill and models the potential costings and economic benefits for Stormont and the UK Exchequer.
New Online Safety Hub for Young People, Carers and Professionals

The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland has launched the New Online Safety Hub for Young People, Carers and Professionals.
Top up your COVID-19 protection with the spring booster

The COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way today [Monday 15 April], giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months.

£100 Voucher Scheme

Please note - NEW DATE FOR REGISTRATION - will be open from September 27 to October 25!
Free access cards and tickets for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
free tickets and access cards for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
My family member has been detained - what does that mean?

This section only deals with people who are detained under the Civil process, (eg. from home) and not under the criminal justice process.
Support groups

A safe and confidential space to talk, to learn about mental illness and services but also to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues and problems.
How we can support you
For Carers

Run by mental health carers for mental health carers. we know from direct personal experience the issues that you as a mental health carer can face. Carer Advocates are here to provide you with help - tailored to what you need to cope in your care-giving role.
Sign the petition to Increase Carer's Allowance to equal 35hrs at National Minimum Wage

As of April 2022 Carer's Allowance is £69.70 a week for at least 35 hours caring a week, which works out at roughly £1.99 p/h. National Minimum Wage for 18 year olds is currently £6.83 p/h. We want Carer's Allowance to be increased to £239.05 a week, to reflect the work carers do.
What does recovery mean?

The concept of recovery
Paulo's Story

Cool FM radio presenter Paulo Ross is well known for his love of mountain walking — and for deeply personal reasons he’s passionate about the health benefits it brings and the support CAUSE offers.