Carers Card
Page updated on: 14/03/2024
This is a card that Carers can carry with them at all times. The card will alert others if they are involved in an accident or are otherwise unable to return home to maintain their caring responsibilities.
The card will enable emergency services or others to make contact with relevant people to let them know that there is someone at home who cannot manage without help.
The card also enables Carers to access some discounts.
You will need to download and complete a registration form giving details of the person you care for, together with contact details of up to three nominated persons who can respond in an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance.
Please send the completed form to:
Delta Wellbeing, Eastgate, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. SA15 3YF who will then issue an individually numbered Carers’ Card.
In the event of an emergency or an unexpected event, emergency services or others will contact Delta Wellbeing quoting the unique registration number, this will enable staff to activate support by contacting the nominated person(s).
The nominated person(s) will provide interim support to avoid risk of deterioration or crisis to the vulnerable person at home.
You can still register for the scheme. In the event of an emergency, Delta Wellbeing will automatically call social services who will respond and if necessary, make alternative arrangements for the person being cared for.
Similarly, if the nominated person(s) is not available social services will be contacted.
The nominated person should know the person you care for and how much help and support they need. They will have given their permission to be contacted, they will know how to access your home and know what to do in such circumstances.
Nominees should also be aware of which GP the person you care for is registered with, and of any other family member(s) they should contact if they are called upon.
If there is any change in your circumstances, please report the changes to Delta Wellbeing by:
- phone: 0300 333 2222 or
- email: info@deltawellbeing.org.uk
