Emergency and Future Planning

“It’s about having peace of mind that they will still be cared for if something happens to me.”

What matters to carers:

• Feeling safer knowing that there is a plan in place for the person they care for, in the event of an emergency. This includes any people who can provide care in an emergency, and this is noted on the records management systems that services use.
• Having a pre-agreed system, that can be relied on, for implementing a contingency plan in the event of an emergency (connected services).
• A system to identify that you are a carer in the event of an emergency for example, having a carer ID card.
• As carers get older or become sick, having an ‘end of life’ plan. So, a plan is in place for the person they care for, which includes housing, should the carer pass away.
• Practical as well as emotional support around end-of-life planning, including financial advice, advocacy and guidance.
• Advice and guidance for when the carer is not around, including skills to support independent living.