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").
Further information on carer's assessments can be found in the guidance. Details of Covid-19 and personal protection equipment for carers can be found on the Camden Care Choices website.
There is guidance that can be found regarding the Care Act which relates to when a person (and possibly also their carer) moves out of Camden to a new borough. It also includes what information needs to be shared to ensure that their care continues uninterrupted, please follow this link for further details Continuity of care when moving out of Camden | Camden.
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:
