Emergency planning for Carers
Have you got an emergency plan in place is, as a carer for someone, you become unwell or have an accident? Being the lone carer for someone means there isn't always someone to contact in an emergency.
This is why Carers UK encourage carers to have a written plan. For example, I you care for someone with Dementia and you suddenly become unwell, your loved one would probably have to be put Into respite care as a temp measure instead of someone contacting a trusted friend or family member.If you are unconscious you may not even be able to voice the fact you are the sole carer of a loved one.
The link below takes you through the steps of setting up an emergency plan, or your local Carers UK can help you
https://carersdigital.org/mybackup/
This is why Carers UK encourage carers to have a written plan. For example, I you care for someone with Dementia and you suddenly become unwell, your loved one would probably have to be put Into respite care as a temp measure instead of someone contacting a trusted friend or family member.If you are unconscious you may not even be able to voice the fact you are the sole carer of a loved one.
The link below takes you through the steps of setting up an emergency plan, or your local Carers UK can help you
https://carersdigital.org/mybackup/
