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Many people are able to stay safe, well and independent without needing care and support. We recommend that you explore options such as equipment and technology and community help first. You may be able to access short term help called 'Reablement'.
You can also create your own care plans and use this to identify when you may need more help in future and track how your needs change overtime.
Do I need an assessment if I am organising my own care and support?
If you arrange your own care and support, you do not need to be assessed by the council. If we are funding your care, we must be involved in arranging it.
Lots of people plan their own support. You can create your own care and support plan. There are also independent support planners who can help you. Here are the main things to think about.
What do I want to achieve?
- What do you enjoy doing?
- Do you have activities or hobbies you want to continue?
- What is important to you?
- What could be made easier?
- What do you struggle with?
Solutions
- What are your strengths? What personal skills, experience and knowledge do you have which can help you to remain independent, safe and well?
- What support do you already have in place?
- Which other support networks could you use? This includes family and friends, local community groups, or paid for services
- What additional support do you need to be able to keep doing the things you enjoy?
Care and Support Plan
A care and support plan identifies:
- the things which are important to you
- your strengths and existing support
- your options for remaining independent
- and the additional support you need to meet your needs.
This plan can be useful if you need to request an assessment for care and support from the council.
Where can I find care and support services?
We work in partnership with Care Choices, so if you are sourcing care privately we would recommend that you find an agency through the Guide to Independent Living in Peterborough available from the Care Choices website. You can also search this site for local care providers.
The Care Quality Commission website can tell you about providers’ standards of quality and safety.