Carers assessments

We are committed to supporting carers.  Carers are entitled to receive a free carers assessment. In Camden, we call a carers assessment a Carers Conversation.

Following a conversation (or assessment), if a carer has eligible needs we have a duty to support you to meet the needs that have been identified. 

What does a Carers Conversation involve?As a carer, you have a right to have your needs considered. The aims of a Carers Conversation are:

• to work out what can be done to make life easier for you
• to consider whether your caring role impacts on your physical, emotional, and mental health, your work and social life
• to provide an opportunity for you to talk about what support or services you need.

If you and the person you care for agree, a combined assessment of both your needs can be undertaken at the same time.

Requesting a Carers Conversation

Carers Conversations are provided by Camden Adult Social Care or Camden Carers Service.

If you provide unpaid care to a family member or friend, you can request a Carers Conversation by contacting either the Council or Carers Service below.  You can also request a carers conversation if you are a parent of a child with support needs.