Step 1 of 9 11% Carer Self-Assessment Tool Before starting to complete this form, please read the accompanying ADASS Carers Policy Network Self-Assessment Tool Guidance NoteImportant: This form is quite long and will likely require more than one sitting to complete. To save your progress:Click 'Save and Continue' at the bottom of the page Copy the link provided and keep it safe Enter your email address, double checking for errors If you fail to follow these steps we have no way of retrieving your work.OverviewSince the implementation of the Care Act 2014, what three areas of your work with carers are you doing well?1. 2. 3. Since the implementation of the Care Act 2014, what three areas of your work with carers are you finding challenging?1. 2. 3. Data SourcesCensus 2011 and 2001 – this UK-wide information source contains the number of carers by age, health, gender, number of hours caring and can be broken down by local authority, region etc.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsGP Patient Survey – – this annual survey conducted in England contains data on health and wellbeing as well as experiences at GPs. Results for carers can be compared against all respondents and can be broken down by CCG as well as for individual GP practices.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsIn-patient survey – this annual survey conducted by the CQC includes information about how family/carers were included in hospital care, in particular with hospital discharge.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsSurvey of carers in households 2009-10 – this survey report contains details about the demographic profile of carers and the impact of caring duties upon the carer.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsAdult Social Care Outcomes Framework – this annual report includes information about outcomes for care and support services. Data are provided at council, regional and national level for each outcome.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsAdult Social Care Activity and Finance Report – this annual report includes information about spending on social care in England and includes regional and local breakdowns of the Short And Long Term support figures.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsReports from voluntary sector organisations e.g. State of Caring Report (Carers UK), Young Carers Awareness Day Research (Carers Trust).Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsData from other teams within the Local Authority e.g. housing department.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther detailsOutcomes data from locally commissioned carers’ services and other key services.Do you use it now?YesNoDo you intend to use it more in the future?YesNoFurther details Information GatheringNumber of parent carersDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of carers receiving support from Jobcentre PlusDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of carers who are receiving Carer’s AllowanceDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of carers who are claiming council tax discountsDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsHow carers access services e.g. digitallyDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsDiversity of carers including age, ethnicity, religion and disability of the carerDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of carers who are also in paid workDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of young carersDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of young carers moving into adulthoodDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of young adult carers (aged 18-24)Do you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther detailsNumber of disabled children who will be moving into adulthood and transition servicesDo you collect it now?YesNoDo you intend to collect it in the future?YesNoFurther details Section 1: General responsibilities and universal services See Efficient and Effective Interventions Document 1 for more information on how Local Authorities can promote carers’ wellbeing, prevent, reduce or delay their needs and provide them with information and advice as well as information on market shaping and commissioning. SCORE BASIS OF SCORING IN EACH AREA 3 The LA has fully adopted this approach 2 The LA has adopted this approach somewhat 1 The LA is trialling this approach or has previously attempted this approach 0 The LA is not yet trialling or adopting this approach or there are major obstacles 1.1 There is a local carers strategy which is being implemented takes into account the needs of carers and has targeted measures to support themScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.2 Early intervention and prevention services are aligned for quick identification and early intervention with budgets identified for thisScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.3 Technology is well embedded in support to assist prevention e.g. hardware in the home and access to mobile apps that help carersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.4 Working carers are supported through targeted support to reduce the likelihood of them having to give up work e.g. targeted information and advice, working with local employersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.5 Carers have access to training and learning (face to face or digitally) that helps to support their understanding of caring and outcomes data is collected e.g. allowing carers to attend training organised by the Local Authority for care workersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.6 Digital based support is available for carers and other services are advertised digitallyScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.7 Outcomes data on carers’ health and wellbeing (including mental health, stress, loneliness and social isolation) is collected and used to inform commissioningScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.8 There is a local public health strategy to support carers or one which explicitly incorporates carersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.9 Some services for carers are provided universally without the need for a formal statutory assessmentScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.10 The local authority has its own policies which support employees who are carers to balance their caring responsibilitiesScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.11 The Local Authority supports the development of the market to ensure that carers have access to replacement care/response/flexible support across a wide range of support needsScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities1.12 Pooled budget arrangements are maximised across health and care for the commissioning or carers services to ensure a joined-up approach to developing a diverse market locallyScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunitiesConclusions and reflections on Section 1 Section 2: First contact, identifying needs and assessment See Efficient and Effective Interventions Document 2 for best practice guidance around assessments and eligibility as well as charging and financial assessment. SCORE BASIS OF SCORING IN EACH AREA 3 The LA has fully adopted this approach 2 The LA has adopted this approach somewhat 1 The LA is trialling this approach or has previously attempted this approach 0 The LA is not yet trialling or adopting this approach or there are major obstacles 2.1 There is a Whole Family Approach to identification with systematic identification of young carers within adult services and good (and well used) referral mechanisms and an appreciation of the diversity of different familiesScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.2 There is practice throughout the local authority to proactively identify carers including awareness training for professionals which is embedded and easy to access digital information for professionalsScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.3 There is flexibility within the authority to respond to a carer with multiple caring responsibilities across different conditions, ages, locations etcScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.4 Tools such as community or hospital based Carer Passports are used to identify carers and support themScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.5 Carers Assessments are available in a variety of formats to suit the needs of the carer e.g. self-assessments, online assessments, joint assessmentsScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.6 Assessment tools are used which link to the impact of caring on wellbeing as per the eligibility regulations to assist ensuring practice is applied consistentlyScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities2.7 There are clear pathways to support for carers e.g. the local authority is using the ‘no wrong doors’ approachScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunitiesConclusions and reflections on Section 2 Section 3: Person-centred care and support planning See Efficient and Effective Interventions Document 3 for best practice and guidance on creating and reviewing care and support planning for carers, personal budgets, direct payments and safeguarding. SCORE BASIS OF SCORING IN EACH AREA 3 The LA has fully adopted this approach 2 The LA has adopted this approach somewhat 1 The LA is trialling this approach or has previously attempted this approach 0 The LA is not yet trialling or adopting this approach or there are major obstacles 3.1 Emergency planning for carers is considered throughout their support. Score3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.2 Carers are routinely supported to think about contingency planning for the future. This includes older carers of adult disabled sons and daughtersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.3 There is flexibility in breaks provision for carers with a range of options to suit their needs and the needs of the person they care for e.g. care in the home, joint breaks, residential care, personal budgets. See further guidance from SCIE for commissioners/providers. Score3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.4 There is a Whole Family Approach to care and support planning with the needs of all family members consideredScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.5 Personalised services are provided within social care and outcomes data is gatheredScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.6 There is effective use and administration of personal budgets to improve choice and flexibility as well as impacting positively on individual outcomesScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.7 Carers are included as expert partners in both everyday care planning as well as discharge planning and transitions in careScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.8 There is a process for reviewing care and support plans which is proportionate an takes into consideration risk and fluctuating needScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities3.9 Safeguarding for carers is given adequate consideration including carers being able to speak up about abuse or neglect within the community and care settings, carers experiencing harm or carers who unintentionally or intentionally harm or neglect the person they supportScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunitiesConclusions and reflections on Section 3 Section 4: Integration and partnership workingplanning See Efficient and Effective Interventions Document 4 for further information on how Local Authorities can use integration, cooperation and partnerships to best support carers as well as guidance on transition to adult care and support and delegation of local authority functions. SCORE BASIS OF SCORING IN EACH AREA 3 The LA has fully adopted this approach 2 The LA has adopted this approach somewhat 1 The LA is trialling this approach or has previously attempted this approach 0 The LA is not yet trialling or adopting this approach or there are major obstacles 4.1 Carers are consulted when decisions are made about commissioning and delivery of support for them and plans are co-produced e.g. there is a carers partnership board, written feedback is gathered from carers about assessments and servicesScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.2 Health services (for example, GP practices and pharmacies) help with the identification of carers and are able to make referrals into social care or other forms of social prescribingScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.3 There are data sharing agreements between health and social care so that carers are able to get the support they needScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.4 The CCG(s) has/have signed up to the Memorandum of Understanding and is fulfilling the requirementsScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.5 There is a carers lead within the CCG, NHS Trust, Hospital and/or Mental Health TrustScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.6 There are mechanisms in place for employers including small businesses to help support employees who are caringScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.7 There are strong links with schools to aid the identification of young carersScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.8 There are clear shared agreements for young carers around transitions or any transitions that affect the familyScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.9a Carers interests are included in Joint Strategic Needs Assessment plansScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.9b Carers interests are included in Better Care Fund planningScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.9c Carers interests are included in Health and Wellbeing plansScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunities4.9d Carers interests are included in Sustainable Transformation Partnership or Integrated Care Systems plansScore3210Basis for this scorei.e. quick summary of the local approachNotes and queriesIncluding gaps and opportunitiesConclusions and reflections on Section 4 Conclusion and next stepsConclusions and reflections on the whole ScorecardIdeas for improving support for carers locallyAreas I would like to know more about Submission detailsYour Local Authority*Barking & DagenhamBarnetBexleyBi-borough: Kensington & Chelsea and WestminsterBrentBromleyCamdenCity of LondonCroydonEalingEnfieldGreenwichHackneyHammersmith & FulhamHaringeyHarrowHaveringHillingdonHounslowIslingtonKingston upon ThamesLambethLewishamMertonNewhamRedbridgeRichmond and WandsworthSouthwarkSuttonTower HamletsWaltham ForestName* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
