Carers assessment
If you provide care on a regular basis to a
person aged 18 or over you are entitled to receive a carers
assessment.
Parents of disabled children will usually
receive a family assessment and should not expect a separate carers
assessment.
What does the assessment involve?
The assessment is a chance for you to describe what you
need to help you care for your relative or friend. It is
important that you think about what difficulties you have and what
services might help. It may include:
- Tasks you would like help with
- Other responsibilities you have such as work, education, family
and child care commitments
- Your financial situation, in order to identify your benefit
entitlement as a carer
- Your partner’s financial situation, if they are under your
care
- To consider whether you work or wishes to work
- Wishes to undertake education, training or leisure
activity
- The impact that their caring role might have
Usually, the carers assessment is carried out
at the same time as they assess the person you are caring
for. However, if you would prefer a private discussion, we
can arrange this.
How do I request a carers assessment?
Contact the Knowsley Access Team on 0151 443
2600. All details provided will be strictly confidential.