Looking after a loved one can feel overwhelming, and your role as an unpaid carer is vital.  To ensure carers are recognised and treated as equal partners in care, the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has created a dedicated online resource hub: mse.nhs.uk/carers.

What you’ll find on the page:

• Carers’ ID Pass Scheme: Details on how to get a visible Carers’ Pass so ward staff recognise your role, keeping you involved in care decisions and allowing flexible visiting outside standard hours.

• Key Hospital Contacts: Direct details for specialist teams—including Dementia Nurses, Learning Disability Teams, and Patient Experience Coordinators—who can offer advice during a hospital stay.

• Local Support & Feedback: Links to community carer organisations across Essex, plus updates on how carer feedback is actively improving local hospital services.

Knowing what support is available makes a huge difference to both you and the person you care for.

Find out more and explore the guidance today: Visit the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust Carers’ Page.