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Carers Assessments - Your Right to Support
If you care for a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who is ill, disabled, frail or has mental health or substance misuse issues, you have the right to a Carer's Assessment. This applies whether or not the person you care for has had a support assessment of their own.
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A Carer’s Assessment is not about judging how well you care. It’s about understanding how your caring role affects your life and what support could help you. The Carers Centre can now book most Carers Assessments for you, please get in touch if you'd like to request one.
​What is a Carers Assessment?​​​
A Carer's Assessment is for anyone aged 18 or over who looks after another adult. It’s a chance to talk about your caring responsibilities, how they affect your physical and emotional wellbeing, and what would make things easier for you.
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The assessment is free and does not look at your income or financial situation. You don’t need to wait until you’re struggling. Even if things feel manageable, it can help to think ahead and explore what support is available.​
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Who carries it out?​​
In Telford and Wrekin, Carer's Assessments are usually carried out by:
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Family Connect
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Or a social worker, if you already have one
If you and the Carers Centre agree that an assessment would be helpful, we can either book your assessment or refer you to Family Connect who will guide you through the process.
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What does the assessment cover?
The assessment looks at different parts of your life that might be affected by caring, including:
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Your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
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Your caring role and daily responsibilities
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How you feel about being a carer
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Work, education and leisure goals
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Social activities and relationships
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Any concerns or plans for the future
It may also highlight that the person you care for needs more support. In that case, they may be offered a Care Act Assessment of their own.​