Carer's assessment
Carers look after relatives, friends, partners or neighbours who, because of an illness or disability, cannot manage at home without help.
If you're caring for someone you're entitled to an assessment of your own needs, regardless of the needs of the person you look after. This can be done at the same time as the care assessment for the person you care for or it can be done separately.
It's your opportunity to tell us about the things that could support you in your caring role.
An adult carer’s assessment looks at:
- how caring affects your life and wellbeing
- how you can carry on or start doing the things that are important to you
- what help you might need
We work in partnership with Signpost Stockport for Carers, an independent local charity who have been supporting carers for more than 30 years. If you’re a Stockport carer or are caring for someone living in Stockport, they can support you with your carer's assessment and offer a wide range of support services designed to help you in your caring role. To find out more, visit the Signpost Stockport for Carers website.
You can find out more about carer's assessments in this video.
Contact us
Get in touch for more information or to request a carer's assessment.