Why do I need it?

You need to have an Assessment of your Care Needs if you want to receive help from your Local Authority with arranging or providing most care services, for example, home care, day care, or a place in a care home.

Even if you plan to arrange and fund these services yourself, it is still a good idea to get an assessment of your care needs to ensure that all your care needs are identified and that you are aware of any help that may be available to you from your Local Authority or the NHS.