Older Adults and Additional Support
Plan care continuity, accessible support and practical household supplies.
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Care, access and evacuation0 / 6
Record carers, services and trusted helpers with consent. Only needed where relevant: care or support needs.
Plan access to appropriate aids and transport. Only needed where relevant: mobility needs.
Keep large-print, audio or other formats as needed. Only needed where relevant: accessibility needs.
Keep usual continence and personal care items. Only needed where relevant: personal care needs.
Agree realistic assistance and check routes with the person involved. Only needed where relevant: assisted evacuation needs.
Agree arrangements if usual care cannot attend. Only needed where relevant: care recipients.
Health and personal aids0 / 5
Agree a backup or relocation plan with the clinical team and equipment provider. Only needed where relevant: powered medical equipment users.
Discuss continuity and an appropriate reserve with the pharmacist or prescriber; do not change doses. Only needed where relevant: prescription users.
Record current medicines, doses and allergies.
Keep compatible batteries or charging backup. Only needed where relevant: hearing aid users.
Keep usable spare glasses where possible. Only needed where relevant: glasses users.
Utilities, warmth and accommodation0 / 3
Check eligibility and register with relevant utilities; it does not guarantee uninterrupted supply.
Keep enough for everyone, including people with limited mobility.
Identify somewhere safe to stay if the home becomes unsafe.
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