The Care Act gives carers the right to receive support from their local authority if they have eligible needs. You can get this support through a carer’s assessment. If you care for someone, you have a legal right to have your caring needs assessed. A carer’s assessment should look at all your needs.
A Carer Personal Budget (previously known as a carers break award) is an amount of money awarded to you, to give you a break from your caring role or to buy something that makes your life easier. It is not means tested and if your application is successful, you have a wide choice about how the money is spent.
