Emergency and future planning

Overview What counts as an emergency? Why should I have an emergency plan? How do I make an emergency plan? What’s a future plan? What do I need to consider? Further information about planning

What counts as an emergency?

An emergency can be defined as an illness, accident, personal crisis or event which unexpectedly results in the carer being separated from the cared-for person. This might be on a short or long-term basis or because the cared-for personal needs have changed.

It might include:

• a family funeral
• a transport delay
• a family illness
• a planned or unplanned admission to a hospital
• a last-minute medical or dental appointment
• a personal accident affecting the carer