"It is a constant worry which affects my sleep. I often lay awake, thinking about possible scenarios with a sense of real anxiety."
Carers UK’s Back Me Up campaign highlighted how carers are poorly supported in emergencies.
96% of carers said they were worried how they would cope with unexpected events
There are simple cost-effective solutions that can give carers reassurance that back-up is available if they need it.
Linda's Story “My son was seriously ill in hospital 200 miles away. I desperately wanted to be with him, but couldn’t leave Phillip, my disabled husband because I couldn’t find any emergency replacement care."
What is the issue? Find out how carers are affected by emergencies and what should happen
Carers emergency schemes Carers' top priority for improving emergency support is to have someone at the end of the phone to sort out replacement care. One way of providing this service is through a Carer Emergency Scheme, a recognised way of giving carers peace of mind.
Beyond emergency schemes Carer emergency card schemes are not the only way. Find out about carers' assessments, contingency planning, technical solutions and others ways to give carers peace of mind
Good practice Examples of how different areas in the UK are coming up with solutions that give carers peace of mind.
Resources Resources for people who work with carers plus all the Back Me Up materials available as PDF downloads.
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