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The Emergency Service for Carers

Types of emergengy help

There will be different levels of emergency which will require varying levels of response.  This will include:

  • The carer cannot get home because a vehicle breaks down or a train is delayed.
  • The carer has an accident
  • The carer is suddenly admitted into hospital
  • The carer is need elswhere urgently for another crisis
  • The carer is to attend a funeral

CERS cannot help:

  • If the carer cannot cope any longer
  • to replace existing respite
  • to organise long term care
  • with emergencies to the cared for
Carers UK - The Voice of Carers
Birmingham City Council
Crossroads - Caring for Carers