Social Care Needs Assessment

shibisaber

Hiya,

I turned 18 this year and have now left school (unless my A levels didn't go well). I have deferred a year for university to work on my independence skills and to train my assistance dog as I currently wouldn't be able to cope as is.

I can't go places by myself at all most days currently unless it was to school or the corner shop. I was wondering whether it may be worth going in for a social care needs assessment or not?

I'm really unsure whether I'll fit the criteria or not. I currently get standard daily living and mobility PIP. I am autistic, have fibromyalgia, anxiety and OCD. I can't seem to find much information on it from someone in a similar position to myself.

Many thanks!

woodbine

@shibisaber hi how are you today ? good luck with your A level results by the way, I see no problem in having a social needs assessment, after all the worst they can say is no.
Let us no how you get on.

shibisaber

woodbine said:

@shibisaber hi how are you today ? good luck with your A level results by the way, I see no problem in having a social needs assessment, after all the worst they can say is no.
Let us no how you get on.

I have had a good day today despite the higher temperatures. Thank you! I will request one 

Teddybear12 said:

Hi @shibisaber  This might be of interest to you.   

https://www.gov.uk/apply-needs-assessment-social-services   Take care.

Many thanks

Tori_Scope

I hope the above replies have helped @shibisaber Please do let us know if there's anything you're unsure about.

It's great that you have an assistance dog. Do you help they find you to be more independent? 

Are you receiving any support to help you manage your mental health at the moment? 

It's worth bearing in mind that the university you attend may be able to offer you some support once you're there, too. Have you had a look to see if they university you're planning on going to has a support service for disabled students? 

Best of luck with your A Levels!

Please do keep us updated