If you need help supporting someone who has mental ill health, Herts Partnership Foundation Trust can carry out a carer's assessment with you.
You can complete a simple form that tells us what support the adult you care for needs. If you suddenly fall ill or are unavailable, we'll have all the information needed to quickly step in and arrange care.
After you complete the form
- We'll send you a letter within 7 working days confirming that your plan is in place and include a copy of your plan.
- We'll also send you an "I am a carer" card and key fob with the reference number for your plan. Keep it in your purse, wallet, phone or keyring.
- We’ll also send a letter which you can take to your GP surgery to notify them that you have a plan in place.
- If things change update the plan by calling 0300 123 4042.
If you need to update your plan
Call us on 0300 123 4042 or just start a new one.
If there's an emergency
- Hospital and emergency staff can use the details on your "I am a carer" card to contact us and arrange support for the person you care for. We'll use your emergency contacts or arrange care ourselves.
- If you are unavailable for a long time, we'll carry out a review to see if the person you care for needs further support.