SOS for Caregiver Wellbeing

"All participants complete baseline screening with follow up at 3 and 6 months. A key feature of the study is that a standardised information resource sheet (to community-based services) is provided to all caregivers, regardless of their screening scores. Primary outcomes focus on implementation feasibility and acceptability, while secondary outcomes examine service uptake and longitudinal measurement of caregiver wellbeing.~This differs from existing research by providing resources universally rather than only to those scoring above clinical thresholds. Our longitudinal follow-up addresses an evidence gap identified in our systematic review - limited published data on downstream effects on actual service uptake and mental health outcomes over time. The services in the resource sheet also link to routine clinical care that doesn't require specialist support programs with dedicated funding."