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 do I need to consider?

Issues to consider for an emergency or future plan include:

• Who needs to be involved in planning discussions?
• Where will the cared-for person live?
• Who will provide care, support and friendship?
• What practical, legal and financial arrangements need to be made, including welfare benefits, power of attorney, guardianship, wills and trusts?
• What support or services are needed now to prepare the cared-for person for a change of circumstances in the future?
• What support is needed for you and the cared-for person following discharge from hospital or care home?
• Does the cared-for person need an up-to-date assessment of care needs?
• Do I need an up-to-date carer’s assessment?
• Who will provide advocacy to protect the rights of the cared-for person?
• What about the healthcare needs of the cared-for person?
• Who should the plan be shared with?
• Where will the plan be kept?
• When will the plan be reviewed?

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