Access to social worker and additional support

rozelbud

Hi all, 

I'm looking for more information on how to get access to a social worker and mental health carer to help me a few days a week with basic day to day tasks. 

I'm 29 yo with hemiplegia, a type of cerebral palsy and feel the need for more support in my life. 

Thanks

buzzer

Hi @rozelbud
Contact your adult and social care team at you local authority for a needs assessment, you could also contact the local (CMHT) community mental health team for support. Your GP can refer you to the CMHT or you can self refer.

April2018mom

Ask for a referral to a ASC team. They can do a care needs assesment and also refer you to your local community mental health team too. Or you can self refer yourself. 

Richard_Scope

Hi @rozelbud
@buzzer and @April2018mom have given you good tips already. I'm going to include some information about the Needs Assessment for Social Care and an Introduction to Social Care also there is information about Accessing Social Care from the NHS

Please keep us updated on how you get on and if we can help you further

April2018mom

How are you doing lately OP?