Think about who will look after things while you are away.
You may need to arrange with a family member or friend to help out with things like checking on your home, picking up the post or looking after your pet.
If you look after someone else, you will need to find someone to take over this role while you’re in hospital, and possibly, when you come home.
If you’re a carer, both you and the person you look after may be entitled to support from us.
Your benefits may be affected by a stay in hospital. This depends on the type of benefit you get, and the length of time you stay in hospital.
Get guidance about going into hospital from:
If you look after a pet and are on a low income the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) may be able to help you with vet care.
If you’re no longer able look after your pet, contact:
- Animal Rescuers who can help you find a new home for your pet
- National Careline for information on what happens to your pet if you have to go into care
- Cinnamon Trust for short-term or long-term care for pets whose owners have gone in to care