Community Navigation Services (Part B)

Description

Carers Community Navigation Adult Carers are entitled to an assessment regardless of the amount or type of care that they provide, their financial means and/or their own level of support needs, and whether or not the adult that they care for has had a Care Assessment. The Carers Community Navigation service provides both the statutory Carer Assessment function and more general support for carers, including support to: • access information, advice and guidance; and integrated, personalised services. • have a life of their own, maintaining social contacts and personal relationships. • optimise their physical and emotional wellbeing, enjoying separate social and community activities. • participate in work, leisure activities or education. • promote and support their financial wellbeing. • provide support to maintain good health as appropriate. • have a voice about services for their Cared-for-person and for themselves.

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