Carer’s Assessment
A carer’s assessment is your chance to talk about your caring role and explore what support you would benefit from.
Through the assessment, you can:
- get advice and information
- access practical support
- explore training opportunities
It’s an opportunity to share what’s going well, what a good day looks like, and what would help you most. After the assessment, we’ll work with you to identify what matters to you and what you’d like to achieve. If needed, we’ll create a support plan together and review it regularly.
A support plan may explore:
- breaks from caring
- travel costs
- equipment to make caring easier
- activities that support your wellbeing
Personal budget
If your support plan shows that a personal budget could help, we’ll make sure any decisions are fair and reasonable. We look at how your caring responsibilities affect the areas outlined in your plan.
Our focus is on helping you build confidence and make the most of your skills and strengths.
If a personal budget is agreed, you won’t need a financial assessment. Carers don’t contribute financially.
The budget must be used responsibly. It cannot be spent on:
- illegal things
- paying off debts
- alcohol, smoking, or drugs
- everyday costs like food