Support for your assessment

During your social care needs or carer assessment, you have the right to have someone with you who knows you well like a carer or a family member. They can help you to share your thoughts and needs with the person completing your assessment.

We may be able to arrange for you to have an independent advocate if you don’t have anyone to support you and you have difficulty understanding the process or expressing yourself. Advocates are independent and do not work for the council or the NHS.

The local advocacy service for North Northamptonshire is VoiceAbility.

Advocacy and making a referral

Alternative support

Advice on keeping well

Taking positive steps to look after your health and wellbeing while waiting can help to build on your strengths. General information and advice on keeping well is available at:

Support for carers, including young carers

Research tells us that being a carer can be rewarding but can also be stressful. Carers often feel lonely and may worry about the financial aspects of organising care. These support services can help carers to manage the demands of their role.

Additional support

Whilst you are waiting for a needs assessment, you may be thinking about other things such as money, work and relationships. The Northamptonshire Care Services directory can give you information about:

financial support and advice (including benefits)
reporting abuse or neglect
community-led activities and other support groups
legal support and advice
applying for a blue badge

Last updated 12 December 2024