Planning for an emergency
An emergency plan tells people what to do if you cannot care for the person you support.
You might become ill, have an accident or be unable to get home.
Making a plan now can help you and the person you care for feel more prepared.
Write down important information
Your plan can explain who you care for and the help they need.
It can include medicines, health information and important routines.
Choose who should be contacted
Think about people who could help in an emergency.
Write down their names and telephone numbers in your plan.
Explain what the person needs
Write down anything another person would need to know to support them safely.
This might include medicines, food, allergies, appointments or whether they can be left alone.
Keep your plan up to date
Things can change.
Check your plan and update it when medicines, contact details or the person's needs change.
You do not need to remember everything in an emergency. Your written plan can help other people know what to do.
What would you like to do?
Choose the option that is right for you.
I want to make an emergency plan
Use our emergency planning page to see what information to include and make your plan.
I need help making my plan
Liverpool Carers Centre can help if you are not sure what to put in your plan.
If there is an emergency now
This page is for making a plan before an emergency happens. If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 999.
