Carers Needs Assessment

As an adult carer, you can get a carers assessment from Wakefield Council. The assessment is a conversation between you and a social worker. You will discuss how caring affects your life.

It is your decision to have a carers assessment.

Following your conversation, you may be provided with advice or signposted to support services and groups. Some carers may be eligible for funded support from the Council, you will be told if you are.

You could be eligible for a Carer Personal Budget. This is an amount of money given to you to help you get a break from caring or buy things that will help you. But it is not means tested. This means it is dependent on your financial situation. You can find more information about Personal Budgets on the Mobilise website.

You can ask for an assessment at any time. You can talk to the social worker that works with the person you care for. You can also contact Social Care Direct at social_care_direct@wakefield.gov.uk or on 0345 8 503 503.