Assessments for care services
| Title | Assessments for care services |
|---|---|
| Description | If you appear to need community care services, adult social services can offer you an assessment. The purpose of an assessment is to find out what you need help with and to suggest ways to assist you. If someone provides a lot of help to you on a regular basis, usually a family member or a friend, they can be offered their own assessment, called a carer's assessment. Community care services provide help and support to adults aged 18 and over, and to the people who care for them, if they need help to live independently. Wherever possible this help and support is provided in people's own homes. It can also be provided in care homes and other support settings such as hostels. There are many different types of services, for example: • Home care for help with things like washing and dressing, shopping and housework • Meals services where hot or frozen meals are delivered to your home • Day centre services if it is difficult to get out, meet others and take part in social activities |
| Main link | http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/assessments |
