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Hi Jennypie,
I am glad you have posted as I've just found myself in a similar situation. I don't need any help yet with OH but a couple of weeks ago, pains in my chest made me stop and think what would happen if I was taken ill suddenly. After a visit to the GP, the pains were sorted but it has made me begin to put things in place, should an emergency ever happen.
I agree with Saffie with regard to the dogs. We have a dog and I have now started asking a local dog walker to look after the dog for one day a week. The dog loves it and plays with other dogs all day. It gives us a much needed day together without the dog but most important the dog walker has access to a key and is willing to step in should an emergency occur.
Likes others have suggested, I have contacted SS as we have Peace of Mind 4 Carers in our area. This takes away the 'what if' and replaces it with the reassurance that OH will be cared for, if ever I can't. It will take a while to set up, but I'm going to start now in readiness.
I am also setting up a key safe with the help of Age UK so that the dog walker and SS etc can have access if needed.
If you think of anything else please let me know.
JJx