Who can have a carer’s assessment?
Carer’s assessments are for adults who provide unpaid care and support to someone who;
- lives in Southend-on-Sea and;
- is aged 18 or over and;
- is disabled, ill or elderly
Carer’s assessments can be completed for someone even if the person you care doesn’t get any help with their care or support from Southend-on Sea Council.
Parents carers and young carers have two separate assessments:
- a parent carer needs assessment can be requested if you are looking after a child or young person (aged under 18)
- a young carer’s needs assessment if you are a child or young person (aged under 18) who helps to look after or support someone