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wendy · Sr. Member Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 110

What can you expect from a Carers Assessment
Part 1
VIEW HERE

Part 2
VIEW HERE

This was made by Norfolk SS but I think you will find it helpful.
A member from Chill4 has put it on you tube for you but if you want a cd please PM me.
Wendy
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marie · Jr. Member Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 21

The video has been removed .
marie

pixie · Site Admin Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 1973

Thanks for letting me know Marie, I will try and sort something out about that.
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pixie · Site Admin Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 1973

Here's some info from the government.

Assessments for carers
If you provide a regular and substantial amount of care for someone aged 18 or over, you can ask your local social services department in your local council for a carer's assessment.
Preparing for a carer's assessment
A carer's assessment means social services will look at your situation and see if you are entitled to any services that could make caring easier for you.

There is no definition of 'regular and substantial care'; it's decided by social services.

This is your opportunity to help the social worker understand the impact caring has on you, and talk about the services they may be able to provide to help you. So it may be a good idea to make a list, or keep a diary, of everything you do to help look after the person you care for.

Some things you may want to think about are:

do you get enough sleep?
is your health affected by caring?
can you leave the person you are looking after?
are you worried about having to give up work?
do you get enough time to yourself?
You might also include how caring affects you because of your:

age
health
work or study (or if you are looking to work or study)
other activities or commitments
The assessment can be carried out at your home or at the home of the person you are caring for.

If there is more than one carer providing regular care in your household, you are both entitled to an assessment.
Services that may be available
Services that may help you and the person you care for include:

someone to help with personal care of the person you care for, such as having a bath
a break from caring
help with housework
changes to equipment or adaptations to the home
emotional support
Remember that this assessment is about your needs as a carer. You should be able to talk about the needs of the person you are caring for in their own needs assessment.

If your situation changes, for example you need more support, you can ask for a re-assessment.
Apply for a carer's assessment
The following link will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority - or council - website where you can apply for a carer's assessment and/or find out more.

Apply for a carer's assessment locally (opens new window) Care plan
Taking your care assessment and the community care assessment of the person you care for, social services will develop a 'care plan'. This plan should include the support and services to make things easier for you in caring for someone.
Your income
Your right to an assessment, and the services and support you may receive, is not linked to your income, savings or property. However, after an assessment your local council will look at these to decide what care services you may be charged for.
If you are unhappy with your assessment
Your local social services will have a complaints system in place. For example, if you are not happy with how the assessment was carried out or you do not think you are getting the support and services you need you should get in contact with them.

TAKEN FROM HERE
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pixie · Site Admin Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 1973

There are other sections to click on but it is only a government website and info so it's not really very informative.
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