Hounslow’s carers service can help you access a carer’s assessment, and carers are entitled to one under the Care Act 2014. The published information doesn’t give a separate standalone application form for the assessment, but it does say the carers advisers can help you get one.
| Way to get help | What Hounslow says | Contact / link |
|---|---|---|
| Carers Service | Advisers can help you access a carer’s assessment | Support for carers |
| By email | You can email the carers team for support | carers@hounslow.gov.uk |
| By phone | Direct payments team contact is listed for related support | 020 8583 3051 |
| Online info page | Service information about carers support | Support for carers |
If you’re looking for the practical next step, Hounslow says to contact the carers service and its advisers will help with the assessment. The same service can also help with other support such as direct payments, short breaks and benefits checks.