Emergency plan: what to include

If something happens and you can’t care for someone, it helps to have a plan ready. Here are the important things to write down:

• Name and address of the person you care for
• Who to call in an emergency (family, friends, or support worker)
• Medicines they take and where they are kept
  • You can use a “Message in a Bottle” to store this info safely
• Any regular treatments they need
• Any allergies they have
• Doctor and pharmacy phone numbers
• Care plan (if they have one)
• Continence products (like pads): who supplies them, what size, and how often
• Mobility help: like a wheelchair or hoist, and where it's kept
• Behaviour: others should know about (e.g. if they get upset easily or need calm spaces)

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