Having someone to turn to for alternative care in an emergency gives carers peace of mind. This is the finding of a new national survey conducted by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
The survey covers 49 schemes in the UK where carers have an agreed plan in place should an emergency affect their ability to continue caring. Many surveyed said that having such plans in place gave them the confidence to be able to live their own lives.
JW, a 90-year-old carer for his wife, who is registered for one such scheme, said the main advantage for him was that it provided peace of mind: ‘When one is a carer, one’s constant worry is what happens to one's cared-for if something happens.’
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Having someone to turn to for alternative care in an emergency gives carers peace of mind. This is the finding of a new national survey conducted by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
The survey covers 49 schemes in the UK where carers have an agreed plan in place should an emergency affect their ability to continue caring. Many surveyed said that having such plans ...
