The carer may live in a different local authority area than the adult to whom they provide support. Ordinarily it will be the local authority within which the carer is resident that will be responsible for the carers assessment.
An assessment is a discussion with you and/or your advocate to help understand your situation and needs better. Together with a practitioner you will explore what help and support can be provided to reduce, delay and/or prevent your reliance on care and support now and in the future.
What happens during the assessment? The assessor will discuss how caring affects your life, including your physical, mental and emotional needs. They should cover: your role as a carer.
Areas of your life to be assessed You will talk about: your day to day activities - managing nutrition, shopping, laundry, cleaning. your personal care - personal hygiene, toilet needs, being appropriately clothed. your mobility - getting out and about, falls, transfers.
A care and support assessment: is carried out to see what support you need in your day-to-day life. will find out if you're eligible for support from your local council (Suffolk County Council) can be the first step towards social care.
A Carer's Assessment is an opportunity for you to have a conversation about your caring role ,explain what support you need, whether you're willing or able to carry on caring, what you want to achieve in your daily life and whether you qualify for additional help. Is caring impacting your health and wellbeing?
Whether you have recently found yourself in a caring role or have been an unpaid family carer for a while, Suffolk Family Carers can offer advice and guidance, workshops and courses, a listening ear, support in hospitals and helping you find time for yourself.
A Carer's Assessment is an opportunity for you to have a conversation about your caring role ,explain what support you need, whether you're willing or able to carry on caring, what you want to achieve in your daily life and whether you qualify for additional help. Is caring impacting your health and wellbeing?
Cares may provide support with personal care activities, transport, shopping, domestic duties, giving medications and other tasks (Carers Victoria 2023a). They may include: Family members (e.g. parents, siblings, children, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles)
The type of care provided could include, personal care, such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, preparing meals, helping with feeding, cleaning, shopping and companionship. The support from the carer enables the persons they are caring for remain at home for as long as safe and practical.