Say hello to Stuart Orrell, our new deputy head of Shared Lives.
We’re so happy to give a huge warm welcome to Stuart Orrell, who joined us in early January as the new deputy head of Shared Lives.
Shared Lives and fostering, what’s the difference?
People always hear about fostering before they hear about Shared Lives, both involve opening your heart and your home to someone, both are about care, support and relationships, but they are not the same.
National Grief Week 2025: Supporting people with a learning disability to manage grief
People with learning disabilities are often left out of the conversation about death and dying. Grief can be tough, and if someone you care about has a learning disability, you might feel tempted to try and protect them from the…
We didn’t realise how much we needed Shared Lives until we had it
For a long time, Jo and her husband, Paul – like most parent carers – just made things work. James, their son, is 27 and his loved ones describe him as funny, sports-mad, and able to bring life into any…
PSS Shared Lives marks a decade of changing lives in Manchester
June marks ten years of PSS Shared Lives in Manchester supporting adults to live happy, independent lives. Shared Lives is a bit like fostering but the big difference is that it’s for adults with a wide range of support needs…
‘Shared Lives isn’t just for people with high support needs’
Gaynor, 56, and Sean, 56, never expected to become Shared Lives carers. After fostering children with support needs they decided to take a break, and thought that part of their lives was done. But after a couple of years with…
How to be a paid carer at home: A step-by-step guide
Becoming a paid carer at home is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Just like with fostering, as a Shared Lives carer you can invite someone who needs a bit of extra support to live with you…
Shared Lives carer, finalist in Lincolnshire Care Awards
PSS Shared Lives carer, Georgina Kennedy, is shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024/25 Lincolnshire Care Awards! Georgina has been nominated for the Community Care award and it’s no surprise to us why she’s in the limelight. Life before Shared…
Career after policing – finding purpose with Shared Lives
Life after the force doesn’t have to be just about hanging up the badge. It can be about finding a new way to serve and make a meaningful impact. If you’re a retired police officer looking for a rewarding career…
Learning needs are embraced and supported with Shared Lives
James’ life was pretty different before he started using Shared Lives. It wasn’t often that he left the house and his learning needs made it tough for him to get out and about, even with support from his parents. He’d…