A care assessment is an opportunity to discuss your circumstances and needs; find out about any problems you are having; help you find solutions to these; and arrange community care services if these are needed.

Cost of Assessment

The assessment is free.

Who Completes the Assessment

It will be completed by a professional such as a social worker, care manager, occupational therapist or district nurse.

Who is Entitled to Receive Care

Adult Social Care has to provide community care services to people in the greatest need. In order to decide if you are able to receive such help we have an eligibility criteria. This ensures that we are providing services fairly to all of the public.

Cost of Care

You may be required to make a contribution to the cost of your care. Any charges are based on Swindon Adult Social Care charging policy. A financial assessment will be completed with you.

Online Assessment Questionnaire

If you prefer, you can complete and submit the online questionnaire:

Online Assessment Questionnaire

Help to Live at Home - Printed Leaflet

The information contained in this section of the website is also contained in a leaflet, which is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Help to Live at Home (1.1Mb)

The information is also available in a range of languages and accessible formats (including large print and Braille).

For details please contact Customer Services.

Further Information/Contact

For more information please contact Care Line.