A carer’s assessment is a free service that looks at how your caring role affects your life, and what can be done to support you.
This is your opportunity to talk about your own needs – not just those of the person you care for.
What the assessment is
A carer’s assessment is a conversation with a member of our Adult Social Care team or the Brent Carer's Centre about your role as a carer. It focuses on how caring impacts your wellbeing, including your physical and mental health, daily routines, relationships, work or study, and whether you get any time for yourself.
It is your chance to talk about any concerns you may have and what support you may need.
You don’t need to provide a minimum number of hours to qualify for an assessment. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, or whether the person you care for is receiving help from the council. If you give unpaid care to an adult who couldn’t manage without your support, you can ask for an assessment.
The assessment can happen face to face, over the phone or online. You can choose to do it with the person you care for, or privately on your own.