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Carers Assessments

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What is a carer's assessment?

If you look after someone regularly, you may be able to have a carer's assessment. This looks at the care or support you provide and how it affects your life.

It is an assessment for you, the carer, not for the person you support or look after.

Why should I have a carer's assessment?

It gives you a chance to talk about:

How do I get a carer's assessment?

Where will the assessment take place?

The assessment usually takes place in your own home, but if you prefer it can be done somewhere else.

Can I have someone with me?

Yes, you can choose to have another person there during the assessment. This might be a friend, relative or advocate. Some carers prefer to have the assessment carried out without the person they care for present.

What will I be asked?

You will be asked:

How long will the assessment take?

Assessments take about two hours but this varies from carer to carer.

It might also help if you think about things beforehand. Keep a diary for a few weeks before the assessment and make a note of what you do to help the person you care for.

What will I get from the assessment?

Carers have found that having a carer's assessment can be useful. It can help them take stock and think more clearly about their caring situation.

It can also help carers to get more practical help and support. This help could be from Social Services but may also come from other organisations.

Contact organisations

Camden Carers Centre

advice and support for carers.

Telephone: 020 7388 5422

Asian carers' line 020 7388 5520

African & Caribbean carers' line 020 7383 7156

Primary Care Development Worker 020 7383 3469

Carers Support Worker — Person Centred Planning 020 7387 4979

 

Camden Social Services

Telephone 020 7974 6666

Making Space

Telephone: 020 7530 6431

Support for carers of people with mental health problems

Kids

Telephone: 020 7520 0405

Information and home­based breaks for families of disabled children.

www.kids-online.org.uk

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