The assessment process
2. Before the assessment
Make a list of everything you do to help look after the person you are caring for. Try to do this with the person you look after.
Have a copy of the list ready to give to the social worker when they come to visit.
Think about services that would help you. This may include:
- changes to home and equipment;
- someone to help with personal care (such as bathing);
- a meal delivered to the person you care for;
- a break for yourself regularly;
- information on residential care;
- counselling/talking to someone; and
- to be put in touch with other carers.
Services should be provided at times to suit you and the person you care for. You don't have to accept all of the services offered to you. You may decide to accept some and not others.
Remember, if your situation changes and you need more help you can ask for a re-assessment.
