Assessment in your own home

In some cases, we may need to visit you in your own home to assess you properly.

Who is involved in a home assessment?

• If a home visit is necessary, the person (assessor) who comes to talk to you will work for, or on behalf of, Adult Services. They will be specially trained to gather the information needed and to give you information and advice about the choices open to you.
• They will carry identification, including a photograph. They will always tell you their name and where to contact them.
• If relatives or friends are helping to look after you, the assessor will usually discuss the situation with them as well. This is only done with your agreement.
• If a relative or friend is providing a lot of care for you, they have the right to ask for an assessment of their needs as a carer. We may be able to help them so they can help you. This applies to children who are providing care as well as adults.
• You can have a friend or relative with you to give you support or help you put forward your views. If you wish, we can put you in touch with a voluntary organisation who can provide someone to help you in this way.

To find out what happens after your assessment, see our page called:

• Think you need help?

If you want to find out more, or request an assessment, please use the links from this page.

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