assessment
Yes I got a carers assessment alright alot of good it did me ! I think I was remineded that the carers centre had massage and back injury advice which I already knew.
SW did remind me to join carers group and I did and it was very helpful. I have SW friend and she says that SW cant do much for the carer but she likes to do them as it is her only chance to sit down with the carer and see things from their perspective, but equally frutrating as there are no specific resources other than carers centres and holiday grant.
I think it is important for you to have the carers assessment. I raised the fact that I worked and needed to continue to work part time for my sanity and pursue own interests because if at any point you wish to challenge the care plan you can refer back to what you have said in your own assessment as well.