You can obtain a card or key fob by calling 029 2081 1370 or e-mailing your details to info@carerswales.org .
- Getting help from Social Services
- Getting help from Health Services
- Available support regarding work and leisure, money and legal matters, maintaining and adapting your home, transport, caring for someone who is terminally ill, emergencies and making a complaint.
Are you a carer for a Veteran? For someone with Dementia or Alzheimers? You may be a young carer for an adult in your life? We have specialist information available for you, just choose the appropriate link below.
Carers Emergency Card Scheme Booklet
What is a Carers Emergency Card?
It's a credit sized card that you carry at all times. In case of an accident, sudden illness or if for any other reason you are unable to return home, and the person you care for would be at risk of serious harm if left alone, it shows that you have someone who relies on you and who cannot manage without help. The card is only used when you are unable to make arrangements yourself. Social care services will hold the emergency contact details taken when you register by making a brief phone call, help can be arranged for the person you look after.
Do you care for someone with dementia?
A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved.
Dementia Connect
Dementia Connect, Alzheimer's Society's dementia support service, is free, easy to access, and puts you in touch with the right support. From local help to phone and online advice.
If you need specific coronavirus support and advice, please visit our coronavirus (COVID-19) support pages.
Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia advisers can support you directly by phone or face to face, as well as connect you to a range of local services. Click here for more information about Dementia Connect.
What can I do to reduce someone's risk of dementia?
Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, evidence shows there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk. These include keeping active, eating healthily and exercising your mind.
- Be physically active
- Eat Healthy
- Don't smoke
- Drink less alcohol
- Exercise your mind
- Take control of your health