I`m just wondering if other areas have something similar but it is not well known
Contact your Local Alzheimer’s Society branch, even if your husband does not go to there day centre you can still be part of there mailing list as a member of the branch
I received a letter from my local Alzheimer’s Society branch telling me about
This service is for Cares looking after someone who lives in the borough of hammersmith / Fulham in London
Carers Emergency Support
It says The Carer’s Emergency support Service is designed to help carer have peace of mind when they are away from the person they care for . It provides them with a pocket sized card that they carry with them , that can be used if they have an accident , are taken ill, Or cannot get back to the person they care for . The card is to alert other that there is someone needing support who relies on them.
The carer will be given a pocket- size card to place in their purse/ wallet that , in the event of an emergency will alert people that they are a carer and someone depends on them, On the card there will be a Carer's registration number and the telephone of Supoporta . Which Operated 24 hours per day . 7 days a week , 365 days a year
Supporta staff will respond by following the instructions on the Emergency plan. Which may mean contacting a friend, relative, or providing support themselves . After 48 hours they will help plan for long – term cover if required
