Information on working with carers, including assessments and personal budgets
The Care Act sets out a duty for the Local Authority to assess the eligible needs of a carer. In the Care Act, a carer over 18 is defined by " an adult who provides or intends to provide care for another adult (an "adult needing care").
Carers Assessment guidance provides a legal framework and procedural information for supporting informal/unpaid carers in Adult Social Care.
When a person and ,or, their carer moves out of the borough, guidance on Continuity of care when moving out of Camden is available on Camden Care Choices. The guidance includes information that needs to be shared to ensure that care continues uninterrupted.
Information on carers conversation workflow on Mosaic can be found within the guides on the Mosaic page.
When completing the carers conversation you should remember the areas which specifically link to the carers eligibility criteria and information regarding:
