Carers Emergency Response Service

Date: Tuesday, September 6th 2011
Categories: All Leicestershire

If you're concerned about what would happen to the person you care for if something should happen to you, or you have an emergency, help is at hand.

Leicestershire County Council and the social enterprise for older people Housing 21 have teamed up to provide a Carers' Emergency Response Service to carers in Leicestershire.

The service offers carers a Carers' Emergency Response Card, designed to be carried with you, plus support to help you plan for emergencies.

If something should happen that means you're unable to look after the person you care for, Housing 21 will organise the support you've asked for in your emergency plan or it will care for your loved one directly until alternative arrangements can be made (for up to 48 hours or 72 hours over a bank holiday weekend).

To find out more and to see if you qualify for the service please call the Carers' Emergency Response Team at Housing 21 on 0303 123 0699 or email [email protected]

For more information take a look at the Housing 21 website.