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Carers

Who is a carer?

A carer is someone who, without receiving financial benefit, provides support to a family member, partner or friend that needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an  addiction and cannot cope without their support.

Carers feel a huge responsibility and commitment in looking after the person in their care, and they may fit in looking after someone whilst also doing paid work, they also do not have to be living with the person they are caring for.

The person they care for could be:

  • Living with dementia.
  • Have a physical disability, learning disability, or a mental health condition.

The role and responsibility of a carer can vary from day to day.

They can include:

  • Help with household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and paying bills.
  • Personal care, such as bathing, administering medication, feeding and dressing.
  • Providing emotional support.

 

 

Carer's assessment

What is a carers assessment?

Carer’s assessments are for adult carers of adults (over 18 years) who are disabled, ill or elderly. Due to changes in the Care Act, local authorities now have a legal duty to assess any carer who requests an assessment or appears to need support.

You could be eligible for support from your local authority - this could include receiving money to pay for items which makes caring for an individual easier, to putting you in contact with local support groups for help and advice.

If you need support, get in contact with Bradford Metropolitan District Council Independent Advice Hub for information and advice on 01274 435400.

The aim of the assessment is to get you the help and support that you need. It considers the impact of care on your own wellbeing, as well as what you want to achieve in your day-to-day life. It will consider whether you are able or willing to carry on caring, want to work or have more free/family time independent of a carer role.

After the assessment the local authority will decide whether you are “eligible” for support. If you are to receive support, you will be contacted and discuss what help is available to help you. If you are not “eligible” you will be given information and advice on support groups in the Bradford area.

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