AQW 50290/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail how older and rurally based carers are made aware of support services available, such as carer's assessment and allowance.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 3 November 2015
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 3 November 2015
- Answer due by
- 18 November 2015
- Answered
- 4 January 201662 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Under the Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002, Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts are required to ensure that information regarding a carer’s right to request an assessment of their needs is made generally available across the Trust area. HSC Trusts are also required to notify carers directly of their right to assessment, where it appears that an individual is carrying out a caring role and may benefit from the offer of support.
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit and is therefore the responsibility of the Department for Social Development.