What happens after the assessment?
The purpose of the assessment is to identify and agree your care needs. Once completed you will be given a copy of your assessment. This will form the basis of your ‘Care Plan’ and we will monitor and review your situation.
If the assessment concludes that you need services the start date will depend on your circumstances.
The help which can be offered will be fully discussed with you. Together, we will decide what your needs are. The needs of people caring for you will also be taken into account.
Unfortunately, not everyone who asks us for help can be given a service because we must make sure we can help those in greatest need. In order to obtain services, you will have to meet our eligibility criteria.
If we cannot arrange services, then we may refer you on to the most appropriate agencies. For example, this could be Age Concern or Citizens Advice Bureau.
You will receive your own copy of the assessment. We can also give a copy to your carer, if you give your permission. If your carer has asked for a separate assessment of their needs, we will give them a copy of this. This is called a carer's assessment.
Unfortunately, not everyone who asks us for help can be given a service because we must make sure we can help those in greatest need. In order to obtain services, you will have to meet our eligibility criteria.
If we cannot arrange services, we may refer you on to somebody else. For example, this could be Age Concern.
Will I be asked to pay?
If you require services to support you at home, then you may be asked to contribute to the costs. For this a financial assessment will be necessary. The financial assessment will also make sure that you are receiving all the benefits to which you are entitled.
If it is suggested that your needs will best be met in a Residential or Nursing Home, then you will be asked to contribute to the cost.
