It is an import step in applying for Support At Home funding, as it helps the assessor identify your needs and determines whether you qualify for funding, and what level funding you may receive if approved.
The assessor considers 4 key categories including daily living challenges you may have, falls risk, health & wellbeing issues and whether your carer may be struggling to keep up, if you have one.
This factsheet on How to Prepare for your Home Care Assessment provides simple, straight-forward advice on what the expect and how to ensure you get the care and support you may need.