The Triangle of Care guide was launched in July 2010 as a joint piece of work between Carers Trust and the National Mental Health Development Unit, emphasizing the need for better local strategic involvement of carers and families in the care planning and treatment of people with mental ill-health. Can be used across all mental health services, not only inpatient, and includes a universal self-assessment tool as well as guidance notes. In addition the guide now includes good practice examples from across the mental health care pathway.