Carers Emergency Card
A 24-hour emergency messaging service for carers

What is the Carers Emergency Card?
If you are looking are someone regularly you may worry about what will happen if you are taken ill, or are in an accident or similar emergency. How will you be able to ensure that the person you care for will not be left without support?

The Carers Emergency Card is designed to give carers peace of mind in such circumstances.

Warrington Carers Centre, in partnership with Carecall, the community alarm service, have introduced the Carers Emergency Card. This will provide you, the carer, and the person you care for with access to a rapid message handling service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

When can I use it?
You can use it in any emergency from a minor emergency e.g. a car breakdown where someone who depends on you is waiting at home, to a larger emergency e.g. if you are taken suddenly ill and have to go to hospital.

How does it work?
If you wish to register interest in the scheme, contact the Carers Centre with your details. We will then arrange for you to visit the Carers Centre (for those unable to visit the Centre, a home visit could be arranged) to make an action plan for use should the need arise. You will then be issued with a Carers Emergency Card with a Personal Identity Number.

In an emergency a telephone call will be received by Carecall which will set in motion the arrangements you have made e.g. contacting a relative to say their help is needed. If your emergency arrangements should break down for whatever reason, Social Services will be alerted to the situation.

This service is totally free of charge and all information will be treated in the strictest confidence and comply with the Data Protection Act.

The Cared-for Card
This card will be issued to the person who is cared for to be used in cases where they are involved in an accident or emergency, or their arrangements break down. Carrying the card will alert people to their need.

If you require any further information or are are interested in applying for a Carers Emergency Card, please contact the Carers Centre, telephone 01925 644212.

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