Following your care assessment, you will receive
- a copy of your assessment and;
- a letter clearly explaining whether or not you are eligible for care and support
If you are eligible
If you are eligible for help, we will follow these steps:
- we will talk to you about how you want to receive that help - this will be developed into a care and support plan
- you will be offered a financial assessment to identify how much you need to pay towards the cost of your care
Depending on the outcome of your care and support plan, we may then:
- arrange a care provider on your behalf, or;
- provide you with a direct payment to arrange your own care
If someone already helps to look after you (for example your partner or a family member), we will offer them a free carer's assessment to consider ways to support them as a carer.
If you are not eligible
If it is decided you do not have eligible care and support needs, we will provide you with information, advice and guidance to help you achieve your goals.
Our aim is to prevent, reduce and delay the onset of care needs.
We may suggest:
- equipment, adaptions, and technology
- short-term support options to help you live independently
- alternative community resources
Many of those resources are listed on the Adults section of the North Somerset Online Directory.