Irish journal of medical science
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Recent health policy emphasises the involvement of the consumer and carer in health and social care issues. Demographic projections predict a rise in the number of elderly people in Ireland and the number of elderly people with a mental illness. The identification of gaps in service provision should result in appropriate planning for this group in the future. ⋯ This study highlighted the aspects of the service that carers value, which should help guide future service development.