A national survey was conducted in the Autumn 2018-January 2019 by the Swedish Family Care Competence Centre (SFCC) and Linnaeus University. This presentation refers to a sub-study of the national survey with the aim of describing the situation of carers who regularly provide care, help and support to a significant other with mental illness. The survey study intended to provide answers to questions about how much care and support carers provide to their family member/s or friend/s, what support carers receive themselves and how their life situation can be affected by providing care and support. This study is an important contribution to the work being done to develop evidence-based support for carers of people with mental illness in Sweden. The results highlighted that a clear majority of carers of people with mental illness provided care and support on a daily or weekly basis and felt that it was demanding to some extent. Only a small proportion of carers of people with mental illness were offered support from the municipality, and more than half did not know who they could contact if needed. Results indicate the need for more information about where support is available and what type of support can be offered. Support that was widely requested was information and counselling, education, supportive conversations, health screening and health counselling and financial benefits/support. The study results will be discussed in relation to goals in the 1) Swedish National Carers Strategy, namely welfare efforts, a family perspective in health and social care, and support in one's role as a carer. Also, in relation to aspects of 2) Person-centred care; namely the themes of Listen and Together, which can be of significance to carers themselves and in their support to their significant other.