It’s one thing to bring a baby into the world, but for Abi, her maternity leave took on a whole new dimension when along with baby, came a new venture as a Shared Lives carer. Since 2023, Abi has learned…
We’re excited to say that PSS is delivering two events on the official Social Work England schedule for this year’s Social Work Week. Now in it’s fourth year, Social Work England has dubbed this year’s schedule the ‘strongest line up…
The best part of being a Shared Lives carer is seeing the people we support achieve the stuff they’ve dreamed of doing. For Lee, going to see Manchester United play football at Old Trafford was an ambition he’d yet to…
They say turning 18 marks the beginning of adulthood, a time filled with newfound freedom and exciting possibilities. But for the thousands of teens in care across England, reaching this milestone can be a scary time, because it’s when their…
Celebrating PSS Shared Lives carers We’re super excited to announce the PSS Shared Lives Carers Awards are back in 2024! The PSS Shared Lives Carer Awards are a chance to say a big thank you to our brilliant Shared Lives…
The power of word of mouth is a force that can propel movements, ideas, and even organisations like PSS to unexpected heights. At least that was the case for PSS in November. It all began with a chance encounter at…
Newcastle-Under-Lyme MP, Aaron Bell, paid a special visit to the home of PSS Shared Lives carer, and ex-vicar Sally Smith. Sally led the congregation at St Marks church in Shelton while founding Sanctus St Marks, a support group for refugees…
Former Secretary of State for Wales and MP for Clwyd West, David Jones, paid a special visit to the home of PSS Shared Lives carers Tim and Sam. Situated in the heart of Ruthin, their five-acre, 12-bedroom residence has become…
Determination isn’t just a PSS value, it’s a quality seen in our carers and the people we support day in and day out. It’s the thing that pushes us out of our comfort zones and leads us to achieve things…
Glyn and Craig both have social care experience and have worked in care homes supporting people with learning disabilities and additional needs. They decided to become Shared Lives carers to have more independence in their role and to spend more…