Needs assessment sub pages
Introduction to The Care Act
An overview about the Care Act.
Care and support needs assessments
The assessment will focus on how your needs for care and support impact your wellbeing.
Carer’s assessments
Find out what a carer’s assessment involves and how you can request one.
Personal budgets
Find out how a personal budget is calculated and the options you have for using it.
Self-directed support
How you can take responsibility for managing your own support arrangements and information about direct payments.
Equipment need self-assessment
Information and advice for Devon residents who are looking for equipment to stay safe and independent at home.
Financial assessment for community services
Explains how financial assessment works and what it taken into account for support delivered in the community like Enabling, Personal Care etc.
Financial assessment for residential or nursing care
Explains how financial assessment works and what it taken into account for support in care homes.
Advocacy
The term ‘advocacy’ describes what a member of the community (an ‘advocate’) is doing when they provide support to a person who may feel vulnerable, isolated or disempowered.
I need advice…
- with working, learning and volunteering
- getting dressed and undressed
- taking part in social activities
- maintaining relationships
- keeping my house clean
- accessing housing options
- with money management
- transitioning to adult services
- moving around safely
- as I look after someone
- keeping safe from abuse
- as I have a disability
- eating a healthy diet