Carers

Carer's assessments are a legal entitlement and are for adults who provide unpaid care and support to someone who:

• lives in Southend-on-Sea and
• is aged 18 or over and
• is disabled, ill or elderly

Carers assessments can be completed for someone even if the person you care for doesn't get any help with their care or support from Southend-on-Sea City Council.

Parent carers and young carers have two separate assessments:

• a parent carer needs assessment can be requested if you are looking after a child or young person (aged under 18)
• a young carer's need assessment if you are a child or young person (aged under 18) who helps to look after or support someone