Your rights

Overview Rights to an assessment of care needs Rights as a consumer of care services Right to appoint an attorney Right to advocacy Rights not to be discriminated against Health rights Protection from harm Human rights Further information about your rights

Rights to an assessment of care needs

You have a right to an assessment of your care needs from your local council’s social care department.

If care is mainly provided by a relative or friend who is not paid to do this, they have the right to a carer’s assessment. This is an assessment of their ability to care and be involved in the assessment of your needs.