An assessment is a conversation, not an examination. It usually takes about an hour, happens at home, and commits you to nothing at all.
Who comes
A senior member of the care team, often a coordinator or the registered manager. You are welcome to have family present, and we encourage it where the person being supported is happy with that.
What we ask about
- A typical day now, described in the person's own words
- Washing, dressing, meals, medication and continence needs
- Mobility, falls history and how the home is laid out
- Sleep, mood, memory and how much company there is
- What family and neighbours already do, and want to keep doing
The parts people forget to mention
Hearing and eyesight, dentures, favourite foods, faith and cultural needs, pets, and the small routines that make a day feel normal. These shape a care plan more than any clinical detail.
What you get afterwards
A written care plan setting out each visit, a risk assessment for the home, a quoted cost and named contacts. Nothing starts until you have read it and agreed.
“You do not need to tidy up or prepare notes. Seeing a normal day is far more useful to us.”
To arrange a free assessment in Essex or Greater Manchester, call 01277 210437.
The Premald Care Team
Care coordinators, Brentwood & Manchester
Our coordinators and senior carers write together, drawing on daily visits, assessments and the questions families ask us most.
