Conclusion
depression, anxiety
An assessment of carers’ service needs should include questions that elicit the primary carer’s perceptions of their levels of stress, anxiety or depression and whether or not the carer feels the need for additional support. The CANDID tool used in this study can identify detailed information about these factors and direct future management. Whilst there are services available to support carers in Australia such as information, support groups, respite care, education, psychosocial therapies and some programs that combine these components, barriers to accessing the supports remains an issue for carers [