This page looks at how a carer for a person with dementia can get a care assessment, who does an assessment, how they are carried out, who makes the decision, and tips for making the most of the care needs assessment. It also explains the eligibility criteria.

Over time, your circumstances and the person with dementia’s circumstances will change. Your local authority will arrange a review meeting to see whether the services you receive are still meeting both your needs.

Once it is decided that someone has needs that make them eligible for support, the local authority looks at how best to put this in place. They will first carry out a financial assessment. 

Anyone who provides regular, unpaid care to a person with dementia can get an assessment of their needs as a carer. This includes multiple people caring for the same person.