Needs assessment sub pages
Introduction to the Care Act
An overview of the Care Act 2014 and alternative formats
Care and support needs assessments
The assessment will focus on how your needs for care and support impact your wellbeing.
Carer's assessments
Find out what a carer’s assessment involves and how you can request one.
Self-assessment for equipment needs
Take a self-assessment to find out what types of equipment could help you to remain living independently.
Financial assessment for community services
How financial assessment works and what is taken into account for support delivered in the community such as enabling or personal care.
Financial assessment for residential or nursing care
How financial assessment works and what is taken into account for support in care homes.
Advocacy
What advocacy is, who can have an advocate and how to organise getting one.
Self-directed support
Self-directed support aims to enable people to find more creative, personalised and effective ways of getting their needs and outcomes met.
The assessment process
The following short video, produced and designed by Looking Local in collaboration with Walsall Council, provides an overview of the care and support needs assessment process.
Care and support online self-help tool
Answer 14 yes or no questions to get information about support, equipment and local services which could help you.
Feedback and complaints
Help us improve our service. We value your thoughts and feedback and take all complaints seriously.