Due to a recent change in the law, there are now national eligibility criteria to determine whether you qualify to receive care.
To be assessed for support, you need to show that:
- Your needs arise from a physical or mental impairment or illness, and;
- The issues you face have a significant impact on your wellbeing, and;
- You are unable to achieve two or more of the following activities:
- eating and drinking
- maintaining personal hygiene
- managing toilet needs
- being appropriately clothed
- being able to make use of your home safely
- maintaining a habitable home environment
- developing or maintaining family or other personal relationships
- accessing and engaging in work, training, education or volunteering
- making use of necessary facilities or services in the local community including public transport and recreational facilities or services
- carrying out caring responsibilities the adult has for a child
Find out if you are eligible for adult support services
To find out if you are eligible for support you will need to carry out a needs assessment.