Definition:
An assessment is a way of understanding or judging something.
In social care, there are various different assessments, including a needs assessment, supported self-assessment, carers assessment, young carers assessment, child’s needs assessment, transition assessment, combined assessment, joint assessment, financial assessment, risk assessment
Social workers complete assessments to find out information so they can decide if a person requires care and support to help them live their day-to-day life and do the things that matter to them, and how this support should be funded.
The law (Care Act 2014) says that local councils must undertake an assessment for any adult with an appearance of need for care and support, even if the council thinks the person might not have eligible needs, and regardless of their financial situation.
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