Carers' Assessment
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- Created on: 09-11-22 01:57
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- Carers' Assessment
- For informal carers
- Friends
- Family
- Neighbours
- Have a right to an assessment to determine if they need help carrying out their caring duties
- Care Act (2014) regulates carers; legal rights
- What help is given?
- Respite care to give you a break
- Information on local support groups
- Help with caring
- Equipment to help you in your caring role
- Personal budget
- Allocated money that should be spent on paying for care or maintaining hobbies/ interests
- Direct payment
- Allocated money that should be spent on paying for care or maintaining hobbies/ interests
- Who does a carer contact?
- Local social services department
- Telll them about the care you provide
- Preparation
- Are you getting enough sleep?
- Are you eating well?
- Is your health being affected by caring?
- Can you get out and do things by yourself?
- Can you cope with other family commitments?
- Is juggling work and caring difficult?
- Are you able to pursue your work or educational goals?
- Can you socialise and enjoy your hobbies>
- For informal carers
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