Factsheets and Information
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Bexley Self Assessment
- Are you or someone you know finding it difficult to manage
every day activities?
- Would you like to find out what support is available to
you?
You can use an online assessment form to find out if you can be provided
with help or support in your daily activities. This is called self-assessment.
Self-assessment gives people the choice to assess their own needs or carry
out an assessment on behalf of someone else.
What is a self assessment?
The self assessment is for adults who are finding it difficult to manage
everyday activities. For example you or someone you know may be having difficulty
managing steps or stairs, getting in and out of bed or some aspects of personal
care. You will be asked questions to help us understand your needs and what,
if any, equipment or services we can provide to help you.
If London Borough of Bexley agree a person is eligible for support, they
will be able to choose from a range of support services matching their assessed
needs.
Who can complete a self assessment?
A self-assessment can be completed by anyone aged 18 or over, who lives within
the London Borough of Bexley boundary and who is having difficulty carrying
out everyday activities.
Carers, friends or family can complete the self-assessment on behalf of someone
else. This person must be aged 18 or over and live within London Borough of
Bexley.
What happens after the self assessment is completed?
After the self-assessment is completed you will receive a response informing
if you, or the person you are completing the assessment for, are eligible
for services. We might recommend a further assessment for people who have
more complex needs than we cover in the self-assessment. This will involve
meeting the person who is being assessed to give them the opportunity to discuss
their needs and wishes.
If we agree that you qualify for support, you will be offered a range of
equipment or services matching your assessed need. If you would prefer, we
can arrange for you to have the cash equivalent for some of these services
so that you can arrange them yourself. This is called a  Direct
Payment.
More information
You can find out more about who is eligible
for support from Adult Social Services in the documents below:
We recommend that you read this information before you start your self-assessment.
If you need help urgently or would rather speak to someone about your requirements
you should contact Care Central on 01322 356363 |
