Trying to change assessment date

I need my CPN as well as my carer with me to support me through the assessment. Her presence last time was clearly the only reason i got points on half the activities (assessors report repeatedly said "MSE - did not appear low in mood, but was supported by carer & CPN... therefore i believe she needs social support to .....")

But this time around CPN's time availability will be very limited so she may well not be able to attend at the time they give.

In the event that they give me a date that isnt suitable for her.... if she rings them will she be able to get a new date/time that fits in with her diary? - i mean will they just give her/us another appointment there & then - while she's on the phone? Or will they just say ok & then send me another date - which she again may not be able to attend?

I'm aware you can only change it once so am a bit concerned.

Thanks BIS.

I'm still a bit unclear ...

Does the person that answers the phone at Capita have access to the assessors' diaries, & the authority to change the date while she's on the phone with them (assuming they can find a date that fits in).

I've never rung Capita so i dont know if its just a call centre operative who can only take messages, or someone with the ability/authority to change assessment dates.