Individuals In Need Of Assistance - Supporting Those in Need

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Who cares for adults with care and support needs?

Many adults with care and support needs are cared for by a family member, friend or neighbour. The ability of such informal carers to provide care is determined partly by the care and support available to the adult they care for, and partly by the support available to the carer themselves.

Are care and support needs covered by the Care Act?

The care and support needs of children are not covered by the Care Act, except at the point of transition to adulthood. See 'Transition to adulthood' below. The Department of Health has produced the Care and Support Statutory Guidance to the Care Act.

Who provides social care services?

Local authorities are responsible for assessing people’s needs and, if individuals are eligible, funding their care. However, most social care services are delivered by independent sector home care and residential care providers, which are mainly for-profit companies but also include some voluntary sector organisations.

Who should be involved in a social services needs assessment?

Social services must also involve any other person at the adult's request, and where the adult lacks capacity to make such a request, then social services should involve any person who they believe is interested in the adult's welfare. The purpose of a needs assessment is to identify scope for help and support.

What types of support services are available?

There are many national and local charities which offer various support services, such as: other services such as peer support, talking therapies, advocacy, crisis care, employment and housing support. To find out more see our page on third sector services. Peer support brings together people with similar experiences. Your peers can:

Can I get help if I'm not eligible for council help?

Even if you’re not eligible for the council’s help, having a needs assessment can help you make your own care arrangements. To start the process, contact the social services department of your local council – also known as a local authority. Explain that you need some help at home and ask for a care needs assessment.

What services are included in a carer's assessment?

Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines Services, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services

What is a care needs assessment?

The care needs assessment (also known as a needs assessment) is the first step in the process of finding out if you’re eligible for help with care and support from the council. Even if you’re not eligible for the council’s help, having a needs assessment can help you make your own care arrangements.

What Is Individuals In Need Of Assistance

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/introduction-to-care-and-support/
2. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/
3. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/data-and-charts/key-facts-figures-adult-social-care
4. https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/low-income
5. https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/housing_options/housing_options_for_people_with_care_and_support_needs/care_and_support_needs_assessment
6. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/