Have you ever considered what would happen to the person
you care for if you were suddenly incapacitated? The
Carers Card contains three emergency plans individually
developed for you and involving three people known to
you, who can provide respite care in an emergency.
There are over 30,000 carers in the Tees Valley alone,
yet less than 20% have come forward for support. The
Carer’s Card gives you recognition – you count too!
All of the information is held on two secure databases
in different areas of the country. If there is an emergency
or terrorist attack in one area, all of your information
will remain safe and secure in the other!
We will contact you regularly to make sure that the
information we have is relevant and up to date. You
also have the opportunity to inform us of any changes
in your circumstances and the changes will be instantly
recorded.
Each card contains your individual reference number
from social services as well as your NHS number; therefore
in an emergency, both the NHS and Social Services will
be able to identify you and the person you care for
at the touch of a button!
