| Spousal network | Network without spouse |
---|---|---|
Informal support | Â | Â |
Spouse | 6 (14Â %) | 0 (0Â %) |
Other family | 4 (9Â %) | 17 (22Â %) |
Friends/social groups | 2 (5Â %) | 8 (10Â %) |
Pets | 3 (7Â %) | 4 (5Â %) |
Neighbours | 0 (0Â %) | 3 (4Â %) |
Formal support | Â | Â |
Community nursing service | 8 (19Â %) | 11 (14Â %) |
Medical (excluding psychiatrists) | 7 (16Â %) | 12 (15Â %) |
Personal care/carer | 7 (16Â %) | 11 (14Â %) |
Mental health workers | 1 (2Â %) | 5 (6Â %) |
Allied health | 4 (9Â %) | 6 (8Â %) |
Transport | 1 (2Â %) | 1 (1Â %) |