Carer's assessment

A Carer's assessment is your chance to discuss the way caring affects you and the impact it has on all aspects of your life.

You are entitled to a Carer's Assessment if you care for someone, or are going to care for someone, who has a long term illness, a disability, a substance misuse problem or a mental health issue. You can have a Carer's Assessment, even if the person you care for has refused an assessment themselves, or if they have been assessed but have then refused services.

If you would like to think about having an assessment of your needs as a Carer then please download and complete our 'Request for Carers Assessment Form', ask a Customer Care officer at your local Social Services office or contact your local carer support project.

Your assessment

We can arrange for a social worker to discuss with you what help will be available. We can also tell you about other organisations who can offer you information, support and services.

If you are thinking about an assessment then please note:

• You can ask for an assessment at anytime – don’t wait for a crisis
• Think about assessment if you or the person you look after is in hospital
• Prepare for the assessment
• Think about what you don’t/can’t do anymore
• Don’t think about services, but what would really make a difference