3 reasons why you should write stuff down
There can be a lot to keep track of as a carer – from medicines to health care appointments, medical history, care needs, support services and emergency contacts.
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Dealing with emergencies 1–2–3
You may not be able to prevent emergencies. Accidents, illness, life events and disasters can happen to anyone.
Emergency care plan – what, why and how?
An emergency care plan has all the information about the person you care for in one place, so you can get it quickly and easily.
Emergency Care Plan
An emergency care plan makes it easy for someone to take over from you in a hurry. It has all the information about the person you care for in one place, so you can get it quickly and easily.
Getting respite to suit you
Getting respite care to suit you depends on:
What is respite
‘Respite’ or ‘respite care’ is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break. A break can give you time to do everyday activities, deal with stress and look after yourself. When you are a carer, it’s important to regularly take time for yourself to rest and recharge.
Planning for emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime. If you are a carer, planning for emergencies will help you to cope even when things go wrong.
Legal matters
As a carer, you have legal rights about your role and how you should be treated. You may also need to manage the legal affairs of the person you care for.
Working with health services
When you care for someone who has health problems, you will need to work with health services.