Get temporary care for someone in an emergency

Sutton Central by-election

A by-election will take place on Thursday 10 April 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Sutton Central.

How we can help

If you're unexpectedly unable to provide care due to an emergency or crisis, you can contact us to discuss your options.

Your carer's support plan will cover emergency situations, so we know how to help you. This could include making arrangements through an:

emergency home based respite service

emergency residential placement

emergency nursing care home placement

When you contact us, we will be able to put this plan into action.

If you're an unpaid carer but haven't had a carer's assessment, you may still get emergency support. Call us for help.

Prepare for an emergency

A contingency plan can help if you’re unexpectedly unable to provide care.

You can complete a carers emergency ID card and carry it with you in a wallet or purse.

The card includes contact details of people who can be contacted if you’re taken ill or injured.

You can contact the Adult Social Care team for help if you're unexpectedly unable to provide care.

Phone

020 8770 5000

Write to us

Sutton Council
Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA

Our offices and phone lines are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You'll hear an automated message telling you that the office is closed. Keep holding and you’ll be put in touch with our out of hours duty team.