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What will be considered in a Young Carer’s Assessment?

28 April 2021
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There are 2 types of young carer’s assessments.

The most common assessment for young carers under 18 is called a ‘UNOCINI’ which means ‘Understanding the Needs of Children in Northern Ireland’.

This assessment looks at:

  • Your needs – your health and development, education, identity and relationships.
  • Your parents/guardian’s ability to meet your needs
  • Other family/environmental factors such as where you live, who lives in your home, if your family are receiving all the support they need.

If you are 16+ you have the option to take an adult carers assessment which will look at how many hours you provide care, what types of tasks you help with and how caring affects your education or employment.

What if I’m unhappy with the assessment?

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If you are not happy with any part of the assessment, you should raise your concerns with the person who carried out the assessment first.

If you are still unhappy with the outcome, you could raise a complaint with the Patient Client Council.

For information about how the Patient Client Council can help and to request support, click here.

If you need help or advice, you can speak to one of our free legal advisors by:

Email: ree@childrenslawcentre.org

Free Phone: 08088085678

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Can I ask for a copy of my assessment?

28 April 2021
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Yes, you should always receive a written copy of your assessment.

How do I get a Young Carer’s Assessment?

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Your local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust or the Regional Young Carers Service can make an assessment to decide what help you and your family might need.

You can reach out to these services yourself, or you can ask an adult you trust such as your parents, a teacher or youth worker to do this on your behalf. If you need advice or help to do this, you can speak to one of our free legal advisors by:

Email: ree@childrenslawcentre.org

Free Phone: 08088085678

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Am I entitled to a Young Carer’s Assessment?

28 April 2021
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Yes, if you are a young carer, you are entitled to a young carer’s needs assessment.

Section 4 of the Carers and Direct Payments Act (NI) 2002 and Article 17A of the Children (NI) Order 1995 are legal documents which state that if you provide or intend to provide a substantial amount of care on a regular basis for an adult (such as a parent), your local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust must carry out a carer’s assessment.