# Assessments **URL:** https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/c/assessments/14.md [Latest](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the Assessments category](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/about-the-assessments-category/30)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2021 15:37 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/about-the-assessments-category/30 "2021-02-01T15:37:09Z")
For questions about assessment and eligibility for SDS --- ## [Contribution to care](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/contribution-to-care/99)
**Author:** [@greycat](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/greycat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2026 07:12 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/contribution-to-care/99 "2026-06-25T07:12:18Z")
Does anyone have a reference to how much council can charge towards Self Directed Support budget? is there a legal amount you are permitted to have to live on before they charge? --- ## [24hr care or care at home](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/24hr-care-or-care-at-home/822)
**Author:** [@Dora](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Dora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 09:45 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/24hr-care-or-care-at-home/822 "2026-06-24T09:45:47Z")
Our LA have assessed as requiring 24hr care however say this can’t be provided at home and can only be provided in a care home setting which is completely against the adults wishes and their POA. The LA say they can’t fu… --- ## [Identifying and meeting needs](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/identifying-and-meeting-needs/51)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Jamieson](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Laura_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 21:26 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/identifying-and-meeting-needs/51 "2026-01-18T21:26:50Z")
Does anyone know how I get an Assessment of Need from my Council and what the Eligibility Criteria will be? --- ## [SPSO Decision Notice on assessments](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/spso-decision-notice-on-assessments/979)
**Author:** [@MidlothianGuy](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/MidlothianGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 21:25 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/spso-decision-notice-on-assessments/979 "2026-01-18T21:25:27Z")
Hello everyone, Some of you will be aware of my ongoing challenges with Midlothian Council in regards to my assessment. This resulted in escalating my complaint to the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman’s decision has now been p… --- ## [Advocate for adult assessment](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/advocate-for-adult-assessment/974)
**Author:** [@Brookhaven87](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Brookhaven87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2025 08:56 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/advocate-for-adult-assessment/974 "2025-06-11T08:56:08Z")
Hi, I am an unpaid carer for my brother who is head injured, up until now we have had no assistance and I do everything for him myself. I’m at the stage where I’ve got health problems myself, and am no longer physically… --- ## [POP created without our knowledge](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/pop-created-without-our-knowledge/714)
**Author:** [@Beth](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Beth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2024 10:35 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/pop-created-without-our-knowledge/714 "2024-07-04T10:35:26Z")
We were recently appointed a new social worker. She asked to meet with my daughter and myself as she put it to ‘Get to know us’ It transpires that she actually used the meeting to gather information to write a POP for my… --- ## [Reassessed and requiring more assistance](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/reassessed-and-requiring-more-assistance/749)
**Author:** [@Reymax](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Reymax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2024 11:33 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/reassessed-and-requiring-more-assistance/749 "2024-04-26T11:33:54Z")
My parent was last assessed years ago and received £1500 a month. I moved in due to them not coping and SW have cut budget in half. I am now not well and have to atrend hospital but not getting sufficient to attend (an… --- ## [Assessment for children without a diagnosis](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/assessment-for-children-without-a-diagnosis/641)
**Author:** [@justinb](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/justinb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2023 18:31 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/assessment-for-children-without-a-diagnosis/641 "2023-09-30T18:31:02Z")
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can clarify the legislation/guidance around accessing social care/SDS for children who are yet to get a diagnosis? I am aware of a few cases where our LA’s children and disability team have… --- ## [Guardianship / SDS budgets](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/guardianship-sds-budgets/346)
**Author:** [@markushes](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/markushes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2022 16:33 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/guardianship-sds-budgets/346 "2022-02-28T16:33:57Z")
Hi, was wondering if anyone knew how long on average it was taking to get guardianship in place the now for transition age folks with a learning disability so that the family can access option one fir SDS? --- ## [Parents Income - post 18 child](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/parents-income-post-18-child/297)
**Author:** [@sophieJ](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/sophieJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2021 19:29 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/parents-income-post-18-child/297 "2021-11-09T19:29:08Z")
Hi, we are just at the early stage meeting about my son leaving school and the adult package for day centre / transport etc. Yesterday I was asked for financial details, obviously I am happy to give my son’s as it is abo… --- ## [Visual assessment resource](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/visual-assessment-resource/248)
**Author:** [@rachelmason247](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/rachelmason247)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2021 07:43 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/visual-assessment-resource/248 "2021-09-07T07:43:33Z")
Hi. Assessment is all about coproducing a solution together. Has anyone taken a look at www.247grid.com Designed by a family carer to visually explain to a social worker where her sons’ areas of strength and independe… --- ## [Adult Carers Support Plans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/adult-carers-support-plans/52)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Jamieson](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Laura_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2021 17:01 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/adult-carers-support-plans/52 "2021-03-30T17:01:23Z")
How do carers get an Adult Carers Support Plan? --- ## [How do Co-ordinated Support Plans relate to SDS and the assessment for it?](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/how-do-co-ordinated-support-plans-relate-to-sds-and-the-assessment-for-it/77)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Jamieson](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Laura_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2021 10:13 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/how-do-co-ordinated-support-plans-relate-to-sds-and-the-assessment-for-it/77 "2021-03-30T10:13:52Z")
I have been supporting a parent, who has a school age child, to understand SDS and consider if this something his family could benefit from. He asked me how his child’s Co-ordinated Support Plan related to SDS and the as… --- ## [What is an Assessment?](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/what-is-an-assessment/46)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Jamieson](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Laura_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2021 13:30 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/what-is-an-assessment/46 "2021-03-09T13:30:55Z")
What is an Assessment? --- ## [Assessment for women](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/assessment-for-women/43)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2021 13:22 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/assessment-for-women/43 "2021-03-09T13:22:36Z")
Looking for info on the assessment process for women. --- ## [Young Carer Statement](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/young-carer-statement/54)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Jamieson](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Laura_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2021 11:46 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/young-carer-statement/54 "2021-02-26T11:46:13Z")
How do children and young people get a Young Carer Statement? --- ## [Timescales for Assessments for Social Care](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/timescales-for-assessments-for-social-care/42)
**Author:** [@MarkieBoy](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/MarkieBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2021 09:28 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/timescales-for-assessments-for-social-care/42 "2021-02-18T09:28:11Z")
I would like to know what a reasonable timescale would be for an assessment to be undertaken? When you first contact Social Work and ask for support, how long should it take for you to have an assessment of your needs? D…