Support and advice for carers looking after people with mental illnesses will be provided at a free meeting.

This afternoon (June 21), Zinc Arts Centre in Ongar will host the Carers: Your Role, Our Support event.

Arranged by the NHS and Epping Forest District Council, it will explain what support is available to carers and how to access it.

Councillor Tony Boyce said: “These meetings are a great opportunity for local carers to meet others in similar situations, gain the support they need and ask the questions that really matter to the people that can help.”

The meeting will be followed by an update on local NHS services, including a question and answer session.

The event is open to anyone who will benefit.

It runs in the High Street centre between 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

To attend, email Helene.samuels@nhs.net.