Self Referral Carer Assessment

We know how difficult life as a carer can be and that's why we're there to help support you throughout your journey.

If you would like to self refer you can find our Carer Assessment form here.

Preparing for your assessment           

To help you prepare for your assessment, you may wish to think about the following:

• Make a list of the different ways you are providing support, such as offering emotional support, managing finances, helping someone with practical activities such as shopping, ensuring someone is safe from harm, or helping with personal needs such as using the bathroom 
• Consider how caring affects your life. Does it leave enough time for you? Does it affect your emotional wellbeing – for example, do you often feel drained or lonely? Does it affect you physically – for example, do you lose sleep or get back ache from lifting someone regularly? Has it affected your work, social life or education
• What does the term ‘carer’ mean to you?
• Who is your network of support ? Family/Friends/Organisations                                                             
• What term would you prefer instead of a ‘carer’?
• Where you would like the assessment? In your home , away from home, on the telephone or complete it yourself at your own leisure online ?
• How much worry affects your life as a result of your caring role?
• Has your role as a carer stopped you from doing the things you love?