Carers' Assessment
If the local authority thinks you need support (or are likely to need support in the future), they have to assess whether you need support. You are entitled to receive a Carers Needs Assessment and to receive a copy of the assessment.
If you feel you are a carer, you can request a carers' assessment. It is an opportunity for you to discuss your caring responsibilities with us, so that we can identify how you might benefit from additional support or service.
You can decide whether you want to be assessed along side the person you care for or separately.
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Request a carers' assessment
If you have done a self-assessment and feel you need a carer's assessment from the Adult Service, please contact us. You can discuss your needs with social workers and occupational therapists to identify what support would be helpful, while considering your personal strengths and the support available to you from family members, friends and others in the community.
Request a carers' assessment
What happens during the carers' assessment?
A social worker will discuss with you to find out what help you need, and what is important to you as a carer. You can also discuss any problems or difficulties. You may want to discuss things like:
- do you get enough sleep?
- is your health affected by caring?
- are you able to get out and about?
- do you get time for yourself?
- are you worried you might have to give up work?
The assessment will identify what kind of help you need and how you can get it. You will be given a copy of the assessment.
What help am I likely to receive?
Support that may be available includes a break from caring, access to training, invitations to carers events and signposting to relevant services.
It should be noted that eligibility criteria mean that not all carers are eligible to receive a service directly from the Council
If you have any concerns or questions, ask!
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