Adult Social Care - Carer's Survey
The needs of carers are a key issue and a high priority for Adult Social Care. Each carer has specific and individual needs. This provides the Adult Social Care services, and all agencies, with a challenge in terms of providing the range of services necessary. This survey is a tool to help identify the needs of the carers.
Being a Carer
Q1.
How long have you been in a caring role?
Less than 12 months
2-5 years
More than 10 years
1-2 years
5-10 years
Q2.
How frequently do you provide support for the person you care for?
Constantly
During week days
Weekly
Daily
At the week end
Less than once a week
Other
Q3.
What tasks do you carry out as a carer?
Personal care
Dealing with phone calls and letters
Domestic tasks
Appointment support
Shopping
Holidays
Help with finance matters
Impact on your wellbeing
Q4.
As well as your caring role, which of these best fits your circumstances?
Retired
Currently working part time
Worked part time previously to caring role
Currently working full time
Worked full time previously to caring role
In education
Never been in an employment role
Q5.
What has been the impact on your life being a carer?
Gave up paid work
Increased isolation
Reduced finances
Greater stress
Smaller pension
Less personal time
Loss of social life
Q6.
Can you tell us what time you had off either sick or as leave in the last twelve months?
Less than 5 days
5-10 days
10-14 days
More than 14
Time off as annual leave
Time off as sick leave
Q7.
Do you have regular breaks from your carer role?
If you answered YES, please answer Question 8, otherwise go to Question 9
Q8.
Which of these best fits your breaks from the carer's role?
Less than once a month
Monthly
A couple of times a month
Q9.
Have you had a carer's assessment yourself?
Q10.
Which of these benefits available for carers have you applied for or received?
Carers Allowance
National Insurance Credits
Attendance Allowance
Incapacity Benefits
Disability Living Allowance
Income Support
Mobility Living Allowance
Pension Credit
Council Tax Allowance
Working Tax Credit
Carers Grants
Council Tax Benefit
Q11.
How well have you been supported in using Direct Payments?
Well supported
Not supported
Supported
I haven't received any advice
Personal details.
It would help us to improve the services we provide if you would kindly share some personal details with us. This information will not identify you as an individual.
Q12.
Are you:
Q13.
Which age group are you?
Q14.
Do you live with the person you care for?
Q15.
Do you care for more than one person?
Q16.
What would make your role as a carer easier?