Get a carers’ assessment

Take an assessment to get personalised advice on support you can get from Kingston as a carer.

How a carer’s assessment can help you

Having a carer’s assessment will help you understand how your role as a carer affects your ability to manage daily activities.

It will also give you:

personalised advice to support you and the person you care for
contact information for local support groups and organisations
guidance about any financial benefits and entitlements that you’re eligible for
if you’re eligible: a personalised care and support plan, which can include relief care to support you to take a break from your caring responsibilities

Who can ask for an assessment

You can ask for a carers assessment if:

you live in Kingston or regularly care for someone who lives in Kingston
the person you care for has any care needs, including physical, emotional, or mental health needs

How the assessment works

Our carer’s assessments are completed in partnership with Kingston Carers Network (KCN).

If you submit a request for an assessment, a member of the KCN carer’s assessment team will contact you to arrange an appointment for a carer’s assessment. The assessment can take place face-to-face or over the phone, depending on your preference and circumstances.

What happens during the assessment

Your carer’s assessment with Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) will be about an hour long.

In this friendly and confidential session, they will explore various aspects of your role as a carer, including:

your responsibilities and feelings about caring
whether you're able or willing to continue in your caring role
your health and wellbeing
your work and other responsibilities
activities and interests you enjoy in your free time

This is your chance to speak openly about the impact of your caring role. Your honest feedback is important to make sure you receive the support you need.

How long you’ll wait

Due to the high demand for support, there is approximately an 8 to 12 week wait for carer’s assessments.

You don’t have to have an assessment to get help from Kingston Carers Network. Contact them to get advice about the wide range of support, advice and guidance about caring they provide.

The assessment outcome

Once your assessment is complete, KCN will send you a letter detailing your eligible support and invite you to discuss what support you need to care for someone.