About me — personal care plan
Who you are, what matters to you, and how you like to be supported. Handy for anyone who helps you.
Related: Care and support plans · Care needs assessment
Free templates: care plans, logs and handover sheets
In short: Free blank templates you can print or edit: an about-me care plan, daily care log, medication record, carer handover sheet and home risk checklist. Information only — not advice.
In short
- These blank templates are free. Download a PDF to print, or a Word file to edit on a computer.
- They are for families and unpaid carers. They do not replace a council care and support plan or advice from a GP or social care worker.
- In an emergency call 999. For urgent medical help call NHS 111.
Free downloads. Nobody is charged. Fill them in yourself. We do not collect the information you write on them.
These templates are original Social Care Made Easy forms for England. They use plain English and large text. They are information only — not advice. They are not made by the NHS, DWP or any council.
Choose a template
Daily care log
A simple day-by-day record of care at home — food, mood, medicines and notes for the next carer.
Related: Carer's assessment · Carers hub
Medication record
A clear list of medicines, allergies and a tick chart. Does not replace the pharmacy label or a care-agency MAR chart.
Related: Urgent help · NHS 111 guidance
Carer handover sheet
Pass key information to the next family member, friend or paid carer quickly and clearly.
Related: Free letters · Carers hub
Home risk assessment (family use)
A checklist for falls, medicines, fire, scams and more. For families — not a professional or council risk assessment.
Related: Staying safe · Staying safe hub
Before you use them
- In an emergency, or if someone's life is at risk, call 999.
- For urgent medical help, call NHS 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk.
- For anything else about health, speak to a GP.
- You can still ask your council for a free care needs assessment or carer's assessment.
Free help
- Find your council — ask for adult social care
- NHS social care and support guide
- Age UK — 0800 678 1602
- Citizens Advice
- Free letter templates on this site
Information only. This page explains official guidance in plain English. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules can change. For advice about your own case, contact Citizens Advice or another free adviser.
Where this applies: England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules.
Written by Social Care Made Easy. Last checked: 31 October 2026.