Are you a Carer?
Carers look after family; partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. This may be physical, emotional or social care. If caring has a major impact on your life, then you are entitled to have your needs as a carer assessed.
If you are a carer you can now use this site to see if the Council of the Isles of Scilly can provide you with help or support. This is called Self-assessment. Self-assessment gives people the choice to assess their own needs. You will be asked questions about the person you care for, and the type of care you provide. This will help us understand your needs and whether we can provide you with help and support.
Potential carers can also complete a self-assessment if they are planning to start caring in the near future, for example if an older relative is about to be discharged from hospital.
Please complete this self assessment either online and return to jpersich@scilly.gov.uk, or if you choose to complete the form by hand please return to:
Self Assessment
Adult Services
Town Hall
St Mary's
TR21 OLW
Important - Please Read
Self-assessment is open to people who live within the Isles of Scilly, are 18 years of age or over, and who are not currently receiving any support from the Isles of Scilly Adult Services department. You will receive a response within two working days from receipt of your application. (If you are not 18 years of age or if you are caring for somebody under 18 please contact Children's Services on 01720 424040)
Declaration
I understand that in order for The Isles of Scilly Adult Services Department to arrange the right services, the information I provide in the self-assessment may be shared with other professionals who may be involved in helping to meet my needs. By continuing with self-assessment, I give my express consent to my information being shared for these purposes.
Click here to begin the Carers Self Assessment
FAQ
- Can I just ask for an assessment by the Isles of Scilly Council?
Yes, anyone aged 18 or above who believes that they may have social care needs which may fall within the definition of community care services can ask for an assessment. Local Authorities with Social Services responsibilities have a duty to carry out a community care assessment when requested.
- If I need a further assessment what is involved and who does it?
If either you or we believe that a further assessment is needed, someone will contact you to arrange a visit to discuss your needs with you in depth.
- If I complete the self-assessment, am I automatically entitled to services?
No, people with needs that fall outside the Adult Social Care Services eligibility criteria do not have any right to receive social care support. You are entitled to social care services only if we agree that you qualify for support. In some cases, if you qualify for support but have higher needs we will ask you to have a full assessment before services are provided.
- If I qualify for services, can I refuse?
Yes, you have a right to refuse services if you feel your circumstances have changed for the better following the assessment. It is important for you to ask us questions if you feel you do not have enough information.
- What happens after I submit my form?
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Your assessment will be sent to your local case co-ordinator, where it will be reviewed. If you are eligible for help and support we will aim to contact you within seven working days of receipt of your form.
Further Support
- If you would like to talk to someone regarding your role as a Carer please contact your local Adult Social Services Department on Tel 01720 422148
- The Department for Work and Pensions give advice about Disabled and Sickness Benefits on free phone Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 882200 or the online Department of Work and Pensions Disabled People and Carers Information pages.
- For advice or a Carers Allowance application please contact 01253 856123
- For information regarding your local Carers Support Group please contact 01720 422148
- Websites for carers - Carers Online, Dementia.com
