Parent carers

What is a Parent Carer’s Needs Assessment?

The assessment focuses on the parent and their needs. We will need to think about

  • issues impacting on the parent carer
  • what needs they have
  • what they think might support them in their caring role and
  • who already offers them support.

The parent carer’s needs assessment will explore the parent carers wellbeing such as 

  • personal dignity and respect
  • physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • protection from abuse and neglect
  • control by the individual over day-to-day life
  • participation in work, education, training or recreation
  • social and economic wellbeing
  • domestic, family, and personal relationships
  • suitability of living accommodation
  • contribution to society.

The parent carer assessment is offered alongside a child and family assessment. To explore this further and make a self referral please contact Slough Children First sloughchildren.referrals@sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk or 01753 875362.