Care Needs Assessment
Independent assessments by qualified Social Workers — identifying the right care and support for you
✓ No Care Currently in Place? We Can help
✓ Completed within one week
✓ Nationwide coverage £650 Fixed Fee
“He explained what needed to be done and why and went above and beyond to provide the most helpful advice I’ve had navigating the care system for my Dad over the last two years.” — Rachel, Google review
- ✓ Registered Social Workers
- ✓ No Hidden Fees
- ✓ Social Work England Registered
- ✓ Fully Independent Service
- ✓ Free Consultation
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Care Needs Assessment Fees
Transparent fixed fees - No hidden costs
Fixed Fee £650
Includes a face to face assessment of your care and support needs, a professional evaluation of daily living abilities, and a detailed written recommendation report. Completed within one week.
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Fees include travel for the vast majority of bookings across England and Wales; for locations beyond approximately 200 miles one way, a travel contribution will be confirmed with your quote.
No VAT – we’re not VAT registered
How it Works
Step 1: Free Consultation. Contact us to discuss your situation. We'll confirm if a care needs assessment is right for you — no charge.
Step 2: Book Your Assessment. We arrange a convenient time to visit you at your home, anywhere in England and Wales.
Step 3: The Assessment. A qualified Social Worker conducts a face to face assessment of your care and support needs and daily living abilities.
Step 4: Written Report. You receive a detailed written report with our findings and recommendations.
For Families and Care Professionals
Understanding Care Needs works with families, care managers, and legal professionals across England and Wales. We provide independent, professionally structured care needs assessments with detailed written reports suitable for professional and legal use.
We offer:
- Fast turnaround to keep matters moving
- Reports structured for professional use
- Fully independent — no affiliation to any care provider
- Nationwide coverage
Nationwide Coverage
We provide care needs assessments across the whole of England and Wales. We travel to you at your home or care setting, wherever you are located.
Areas we regularly cover include:
Lincolnshire | Nottinghamshire | Leicestershire | Derbyshire | Staffordshire | Worcestershire | Shropshire | Rutland | Yorkshire | London | Home Counties | South West | North West | Birmingham |
Take the next step
If you or a loved one needs support but you're not sure where to start, we are here to help. Our free 30-minute consultation is the best first step — it costs nothing, carries no obligation, and will give you a clear picture of whether a care needs assessment is right for your situation.
For further reading, visit our blog for helpful guides on care assessments and support planning.
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Understanding Care Needs Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company no. 16272442.
Registered office: 60 Tottenham Court Road, Suite 5736a, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2EW.
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