The assessment framework will include;
• the carer¡¦s view of the arrangement and their willingness to provide care
• the relationship of the carer to the disabled person
• the network of support that the carer might have from friends and family
• the other responsibilities that the carer has e.g. work, childcare and family commitments
• the health of the carer; physical and emotional, whether there are mental health issues
• the understanding that the carer has of the needs of the person with a disability in the short-term and over time
• the strengths and abilities of the carer
• the caring tasks which are performed and their impact on the carer e.g. caring for a disabled person who needs supervision at night.