Carers 

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A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.

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• My daughter is unable to hear, I have to be her ears
  
• I have had to leave my job, there is no setting for my child
  
• I have to go to the bank for my dad to pay his bills
  
• I have to do so much paperwork for plans and meetings at school.
  
• I support my child at school due to his medication needs.
  
• I go to the shop daily for my neighbour
  
• I do all my mums household duties
  
• I claim Carers Allowance
  
• I take my mum to regular appointments
  
• I help my husband get dressed on a morning

A carer's assessment helps the Local Authority to work out if you're eligible for support from Adult Social Care in your role as an unpaid carer, in accordance with the Care Act. It's a chance for you to discuss how your caring duties affect you, and we'll look at what help you may need in your caring role

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Adult Social Care : Carers Assessment

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