Planning for emergencies
As a carer, you may be worried about what might happen to the person in your care if you suddenly:
- had to go to hospital
- had an accident
- were no longer able to care.
You can prepare for emergencies like this by:
- making sure a trusted person can step in
- keeping a list of emergency contacts with key access
- keeping care notes and medication details in a visible place
- carrying a Kent and Medway Carers' Emergency Card.
Find out more about planning for an emergency on GOV.UK.
Kent and Medway Carers' Emergency Card
By carrying a Kent and Medway Carers’ Emergency Card, someone close to you may be contacted so that the person you care for can be supported if you're not able to.
The scheme gives you a key fob and a card the size of a credit card to keep with you. It will make people aware that you're a carer in case of accident or sudden illness.
You can write the phone number of the person to be contacted in an emergency on the card or key fob. If the nominated person is not contactable the number of Medway Adult Social Care is on the card or fob.
The nominated person or Medway Adult Social Care can then put in place the contingency plan for the cared person.
Apply for a Medway Carers' Emergency Card on the Kent County Council website.