A Carers Guide to getting the best outcome from the Assessment process

Late in 2011, when the Council was considering reducing the criteria for guaranteed support to 'critical needs' only, a group of carers for adults with learning disabilities decided that there was a need for carers to be far better informed about the assessment process so that we could make sure that the person we care for got the best outcome from the process. The Council information gives a detailed factual account of the complete process. This guide doesn't repeat that, but concentrates on helping you to be best prepared for using the process. It is written for carers by carers. It is primarily aimed at carers of people with a learning disability, and the printing was paid for by Ambitions and Mencap. Copies are available free, by contacting Shazia Bi at Cloverleaf on 01924 438438.