Carers Assessment

A Carer’s Assessment is for carers over 18 who look after another adult (over 18), who is disabled, ill or elderly.

As a carer, you have a legal right to an assessment of your needs under the Care Act 2014.

A Carer’s Assessment is not a test of your ability to care. It recognises your crucial role, and that supporting your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing is essential.

Depending on your needs and eligibility, an assessment may result in:

  • A payment for you to spend on something that makes caring easier
  • Some practical help for you, for example respite care
  • Information and guidance about other ways your needs might be met.

If you think this would be helpful or want to know more, staff can help you by putting you in touch with Gloucestershire Carers Hub- Home – Gloucestershire Carers Hub

 

The Assessment process: Assessment Process – Gloucestershire Carers Hub

Resources

Carer’s assessments – Social care and support guide – NHS

What help can you get from Gloucestershire carers hub as a parent carer? | Gloucestershire County Council

Home – Gloucestershire Carers Hub Gloucestershire Carers Hub supports unpaid Carers in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire carer services and more | Gloucestershire County Council Gloucestershire carer services

Other local sources of support for carers | Gloucestershire County Council Local support for carers