Social care

1.6.7 Discuss sensitively with the person and their family or carers (as appropriate):

• how social care may benefit them.

• Explain that it can help the person living with ME/CFS as well as provide a route to support for families and carers through a formal carer's assessment.
• Also see recommendations 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 on maintaining independence.

1.6.8 Explain to people with ME/CFS and their family or carers (as appropriate):

• How to self-refer for a social care needs assessment from their local authority.

• Offer to make the referral for them if they prefer.

1.6.9 Advise children and young people with moderate ME/CFS or severe or very severe ME/CFS and their parents or carers (as appropriate):

• That they may be entitled to support from children's social care as children in need because of their disability.