PippaZ
An assessment of needs greenlady102.
This is someone caring for a parent who is still in their own home but has multiple challenges. I remembered my mother being re-assessed for care needs when I was caring for her and wondered if this could be done privately as we (those caring) often don't know what is a) possible and b) needed as we just carry on carrying on. It was just a thought. If it could be done it might clarify the next step for them.
This is a carer with a sibling living abroad, as I was which is why I was asked.
sorry, I was doing two things at once and put that badly. Do you want to access health or social care funding or equipment? Because if you do then the assessment needs to be done by someone who can access those things and private professionals mostly can't, although they can provide initial reports and point you in the right direction.
I am a retired Occupational Therapist and no longer registered but there are private OTs who will come and make assessments and suggestions about caring equipment, mobility, the environment, respite and so on. You need to google for one who is local to you and then talk to them about what you want and what it will cost. Its more than 10 years now since I retired, so I have no idea on pricing.
Obvs I know less about whether there are nurses who will do the same thing but unless the person is completely bedbound and only needs nursing care then I think an OT would be a better choice....actually i think if the disabled person is that dependent then best to go straight to social services or the person's doctor and just say they are in crisis and not coping as the risk of pressure sores for one means that its urgent.
I hope this helps, shout if you have questions