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Kirklees Carers Emergency Card
David MacDonald - January 2008
carers.gateway@kirklees.gov.uk
What is a Kirklees Carers Emergency Card?
- A small plastic card for Kirklees residents that fits into your purse or pocket.
- It explains clearly what to do if you have an emergency, to ensure that the person you look after is taken care of.
- It carries a 24 hour telephone number straight through to the Kirklees Carephones system.
- A personal reference number links to a database holding details about you and the person you look after.
Note: The information is confidential and only authorised Adult Services staff have access to it.
How does it work?
If you are taken ill or have an accident, the Emergency Services will find the card and know that you are a carer. By
ringing the telephone number and quoting your personal reference number, the Carephones staff will be alerted that
there is an emergency.
They will ensure that the person you look after is informed what has happened. They will be told by someone who is
skilled in handling these sensitive situations.
The Carephones staff will also make sure that the person you look after gets the help and support they may need until
you can care for them again.
How do i get one?
To get a card, you need to be a resident of Kirklees and then just fill in the
online registration form. Your Kirklees Carers Emergency
Card will then be sent to you within 3 to 4 weeks.
Alternatively, print the PDF form out, fill it in and post to our freepost address.
 Carers Emergency Card registration form (PDF 108KB)
Contact
Kirklees Council
Carers Emergency Card
FREEPOST
NEA8016
Mirfield
WF14 9BR
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