The importance of contingency planning for friend and family carers.
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Date: 2023-06-02

If you are an unpaid carer for a friend or family member it is important to have a contingency plan in place, in case you are unexpectedly unable to provide that support.

Eurfron Jones told us how Carers Support West Sussex helped her create a plan, which has shared with others to give her and her husband peace of mind.

If you are an unpaid carer you can register with Carers Support West Sussex at www.carerssupport.org.uk/register

You can also find useful tips for developing your own contingency plan at www.carerssupport.org.uk/contingency-planning

There is more information about the Carer Emergency Contact Card scheme at www.carerssupport.org.uk/carer-emergency-card

There is also emotional and practical support available to young carers under the age of 18, provided by the county council’s West Sussex Young Carers Service: www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/young-carers/