Single Shared Assessment
Community care services are provided if an assessment of need indicates that they are required. In West Dunbartonshire we use a Single Shared Assessment process. This means that if a person with community care needs contacts a social worker, nurse, housing officer or any other care professional from the council or NHS, the assessment of need can be started by that person. If during the assessment it becomes clear that other professionals need to be involved, the Single Shared Assessment (SSA) can, with YOUR CONSENT, be shared. This process means that if you need an assessment, you will only have to give your main details once. It also means that the worker who started the SSA will make all the necessary contacts with other professionals or agencies on your behalf.
You are entitled to a single shared assessment if you have a disability or any social care needs. The type of assessment we carry out will depend on what your needs are. In most cases we can start the assessment within days and complete it within a month.
Use the following link to view the document "Access to Community Care Services in West Dunbartonshire (PDF 183KB)" This document contains further information on the Single Shared Assessment, Services, Charging Policy and Contact Details to enable you to request a Single Shared Assessment.
If you require further information please send an email detailing your enquiry.
