Both individuals may choose to be assessed jointly, stating that their interdependence makes it
impossible to separate their needs. This would be a complicated process to respond to, as clearly
there would potentially be a need for many professionals and agencies to work closely together in
ways that they are not accustomed. A good example of this would be where a mother and child both
have significant but very different needs that will change over time, but nevertheless see their
interdependence as a significant feature of their environment.