Before you start the assessment

Please note:

To be eligible for support as an informal carer from Oxfordshire County Council, the person you support / care for, must be an ordinary resident in Oxfordshire. An ordinary resident is determined by which authority they pay their council tax to (e.g South Oxfordshire district Council, Cherwell District Council). Therefore, if they are not an ordinary resident in Oxfordshire, please contact their local authority to request a carers assessment or support.

If you are unsure which authority you pay your council tax to, please check using this link: Council Tax

It is advised that you prepare for your carers assessment beforehand and set aside time of up to one hour to complete it. Please use the 'Preparing for a care assessment' guidance (written by Carers Oxfordshire) below should you want more information about the carers assessment before starting your assessment.

Preparing for a carer's assessment 

Make sure you have the following to hand:

  1. Your NHS number - if you have one, (although you can proceed without it).
  2. Your GP's name, address and phone number.
  3. Details of anyone supporting you with your assessment.
  4. Details of the person you care for (name, address, date of birth, NHS number if known)
  5. Your email address, you will not be able to submit a form without an email address

This information will be stored securely and used to assist us in your assessment and offer of support. It will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you need help completing the form, please contact Carers Oxfordshire: Telephone 01235 424715 or email:carersinfo@carersoxfordshire.org.uk

Other things you need to know:

  • If you feel that the person you care for has unmet needs you can request an assessment for them. To do this visit this page or call the Social and Health Care team, option 2, on 0345 050 7666
  • If you have concerns about the care they are receiving please call the Social and Health Care team, option 2, on 0345 050 7666
  • It may be most appropriate for you and the person you care for to have a joint assessment. If you would like to arrange this please call the Social and Health Care team, option 2, on 0345 050 7666
  • If you would like an independent person (an advocate who is not a friend or family member) to support you during the assessment process please call 0345 050 7666 or visit this page.
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