Table 6.

Questions from Section 2 of the CAT

Discuss the following areas with the carer to identify any alerts requiring action.
[x] = person being cared for e.g. husband or wife.
(A) CURRENT CARING SITUATION
Q1	Do you have any needs or concerns about caring for your [x]?
Q2	Do you need any information about the condition your [x] has and how the care needed might change over time?
Q3	Do you need any help to provide any of the physical or general daily care your [x] requires?
Q4	Do you need any help to provide any emotional or spiritual care your [x] requires?
Q5	Do you have a named person to call in an emergency or out-of-hours to discuss any concerns about your [x]?
(B) CARER’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Q6	Do you feel involved in discussions and listened to by professionals about the care needed by [x]?
Q7	Do you need any help or information about money or legal issues?
Q8	Do you need a break from caring during the day or overnight?
Q9	Do you need any help to balance your own needs with the demands of caring? (e.g. attend own health appointments, social activities)
Q10	If appropriate include: Do you know your [x]’s wishes and preferences for EoL care? (If known, have they been written down and shared, e.g. advance care planning (ACP) doc?)