We can provide up to 72 hours emergency replacement care (subject to availability) through our Homecare Team.
This emergency care is free of charge and subject to an assessment.
Unexpected things can happen to anyone and carers are no exception. You may get ill, need hospital treatment for yourself or have an emergency family matter to deal with that means you’ll have to leave the person you care for a period of time.
If you have family members or close friends who can help cover for you while you’re unable to care then, with a bit of organising, you might find that this is workable for the period required.
However, if you’re caring for someone without the support of other people then Adult Social Services should be contacted to ensure that appropriate care continues to be provided should you not be available.
Social Care Services from the council are subject to a financial assessment and there may be charges depending on the financial means of the person requiring care. However, there is always a legal duty for social services to assess and arrange care, even if the costs of this care would then be fully paid for by the person requiring care.
Enfield Carers Centre can also help for a short period of time if you have an emergency and no other form of support until the Adult Social Services support can be arranged.
We can provide up to 72 hours emergency replacement care (subject to availability) through our Homecare Team. This emergency care is free of charge and subject to a discussion of the health needs of the person needing care.
To qualify for ECC’s free Emergency Care Service you must:
- live with your loved one
- register with Enfield Carers Centre
- agree to a discussion/assessment of your loved one’s health care needs
To discuss more about the process, call us on : 020 4519 2654 or 020 8366 3677.
Emergency Overnight Care
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep because your loved one’s illness means frequent interruptions?
Enfield Carers Centre can give Carers a helping hand by providing Emergency Overnight Care.*
Following an assessment, a qualified and experienced member of our Homecare team will stay overnight in your home to care for your loved one’s needs, giving you the peace of mind to enjoy ONE full night’s sleep.
Contact:
Enfield Carers Centre – 020 8366 3677 or email: homecare@enfieldcarers.org
* Subject to criteria and availability
Emergency monitoring and response service
Safe and Connected / Enfield Telecare Services is a twenty four-hour emergency service run by Enfield Council that helps people live independently and safely in their own homes.
All customers pay a weekly charge, which will differ depending on what service you need. It may cost less than 1 pound a day if you choose the basic service. See the Enfield Council Safe and Connected website for the current price information.
If you would like some more information, go to the Enfield Safe and Connected | Enfield Council website to see the contact telephone number and email address.
After a personalised consultation, they would provide you with with an easy to use alarm unit and choice of a lightweight pendant or wristband.
Choose independence and peace of mind with personal indoor and outdoor devices to keep you Safe and Connected 24/7.
Safe and Connected is a 24 hour service.
You can find out more by watching this short film.
