You may not think of yourself as a “carer” — you might see yourself as a husband, wife, partner, parent, son, daughter, friend or neighbour first.
But if someone relies on you for support due to illness, disability, mental ill health, addiction or older age, it’s important to think about what would happen if you were suddenly unable to help.
Planning ahead can give peace of mind and help make sure the person you support stays safe and supported during an unexpected situation.
Whether it’s carrying an emergency card, recording important information, or creating a simple contingency plan, support is available to help you prepare in a way that works for you.
You can find out more about planning ahead on this page on the Carers Hub website.
You can also view/download the pdf file below which explains the different carer ID cards available.
But if someone relies on you for support due to illness, disability, mental ill health, addiction or older age, it’s important to think about what would happen if you were suddenly unable to help.
Planning ahead can give peace of mind and help make sure the person you support stays safe and supported during an unexpected situation.
Whether it’s carrying an emergency card, recording important information, or creating a simple contingency plan, support is available to help you prepare in a way that works for you.
You can find out more about planning ahead on this page on the Carers Hub website.
You can also view/download the pdf file below which explains the different carer ID cards available.
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