What is it?

The Carer's Assessment gives you a chance to express your feelings and needs as a carer. It does not judge your ability to care for your spouse, relative or friend. The assessment takes up to a couple of hours by a dedicated carer support worker, or social worker if arranged by Adult Social Care and consists of an informal discussion on the impact on your life of caring for someone. It can reveal a lot to you as to how your life is affected by caring and what can be done to support you.

Carer's assessments

Who can have a carer's assessment?

Any carer over the age of 18 is entitled to a Carer's Assessment and to receive help and support as a carer. Swindon Borough Council, through a partnership with Swindon Carers Centre provides dedicated carer support workers to help you to access the support and information you need as a carer.

What is an assessment?

How much does it cost?

There is no charge for information and advice and we are more than happy to provide it to carer's. There is no charge for a Carer's Assessment but there may be a cost for any support services that we agree you will need to help you continue caring. If you receive services from a local voluntary organisation, these are generally provided free of charge.

Why have an assessment?

The Carer's Assessment is the gateway to many of the support, information, and services that are available to carers in Swindon. It enables the experienced support workers to target support to your specific circumstance. During the assessment, the assessor can identify and suggest ways of obtaining any support needed and, if agreed with the carer and cared for, assist in organising it. You may also be eligible for a carer's Personal Budget.

Benefits of a Carer's Assessment include:

  • Provision of a dedicated support worker
  • Emotional and practical support
  • Signposting to relevant services and carer groups
  • Access to a Carer's Emergency Card
  • Possible access to a carer's Direct Payment
  • Receive information specific to your circumstances and a regular newsletter if registered with Swindon Carer's Centre

Carer's assessment initial contact form

Swindon Carers Centre leaflets

How to get in touch

You can contact Swindon Carers Centre on 01793 531133 or use the link above to submit an initial contact form. Alternatively, you can contact Careline on 0800 085 6666.