Emergency planning

Carers often worry about what will happen to their family member if they become ill suddenly, or die.  Complete our Planning Tools to ensure peace of mind for you, and uninterrupted care for the person you support if the worst does happen.

Update these Tools regularly if the information changes.  We'll be adding to this section of our site during 2010, and print copies of the Tools will be available later in the year.

We welcome your ideas and feedback about how to improve these resources!

 

Emergency Carer ID Card

If you are a 24 hour carer, ensure that emergency medical personnel are aware that your family member needs help if you are injured, are suddenly incapacitated, or die. Print several copies of this Emergency Carer Identity Card.
PDF (348KB)


Emergency Care Plan

It can feel like we're tempting fate to plan for injury, sickness or death. But we owe it to ourselves ... and to our sick or disabled family member.
PDF (164KB)


Important Papers List

Many carers are responsible for legal and financial planning, for themselves and for the person they care for. Carers have to juggle all sorts of documents, and many of these have legal importance, and need to be kept together in one place.
PDF (83kb)


Medications Care Plan

Some people need to take various medications to stay well, minimise pain, or control symptoms of their illness or disability.
PDF (956KB)

 

Helpful Links

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