How To Get Support
A Carers Assessment gives you the opportunity to talk about the things that could make your life easier. It isn't about testing you as a carer. An assessment may take into account:
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The assistance required by the person you care for.
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The help you are currently giving.
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The impact of caring on your health, employment, education, training or leisure activities.
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Any cultural, spiritual, lifestyle or other needs you may have.
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What support we can give you as a carer, if you are eligible.
Are you entitled to a Carers Assessment?
As a carer you will be entitled to an assessment if you provide or intend to provide regular and substantial amounts of care. You will also be able to contribute to the assessment of the person you care for, although if they refuse, you are still entitled to an assessment in your own right.
What does 'regular and substantial amounts of care' mean?
This is when you provide personal and physical help through a range of activities totalling around 20 hours a week or more. You should tell your assessor if:
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Your caring role is substantial.
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Your caring role involves supervision, emotional support and responsibility for someone with mental health issues.
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You are caring for someone who misuses drugs or alcohol.
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You are a young carer.
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Your caring role is less than 20 hours per week but is intensive, or if other family members or friends contribute to that level of care.
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There is a risk of your caring role not being kept up.
If you want more information or want to request an assessment, contact us| so we can arrange to assess your needs.
If you would like financial advice go to the welfare benefits page|.
You can also read more about the Carers Allowance| and Direct Payments|.
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