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Carer's
Assessments
How
do I get one?
You
can ask for a carer's assessment from your social services department.
The telephone number and address of the social services department
will be listed in the phone book under the name of your local
authority. You can ask your GP or district nurse to contact social
services on your behalf. We have provided a sample letter to
ask social services for an assessment. This can be downloaded
by clicking here.
If
the person you look after is in hospital, speak to a nurse and
ask to be put in touch with a
hospital social worker.
Read more in the following sections:.
Do
I qualify for a carer's assessment?
What is the purpose of the assessment?
How do I get one?
Perparing for the assessment
Checklist
What happens at the assessment?
What happens afterwards?
What if I'm not satisfied?
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Carers
Allowance
It
is nearly always worth claiming Carers Allowance
if you are entitled to do so, because even if you
are not eligible for this allowance you could still
receive an additional weekly £26.25 on your
Income Support or Pension Credit. Or you might
be able to pay considerably less on your rent or
rate rebate. And if your circumstances or the benefit
rules have changed you may now qualify for these
benefits for the first time. Please do get advice
on this from an independent specialist.
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