A carer's assessment is a conversation which helps to work out what help you may need to support you in your role as an unpaid carer. The assessment/conversation is a chance for you to discuss how your caring responsibilities affect you.
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.
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?
An adult or young person with possible care and support needs or a carer may choose to refuse to have an assessment.
EISEP assists older people (aged 60 and older) who need help with everyday activities to take care of themselves (such as dressing, bathing, personal care, shopping, and cooking), want to remain at home, and are not eligible for Medicaid.