Chrissie has been a Shared Lives carer in Wales for a number of years. She supports lots of different people during the day-time including people with learning disabilities, a dementia diagnosis and mental health needs. She loves the opportunity she…
Sandra’s been a Shared Lives carer in North Wales for 20 years since retiring as a hairdresser. Caring for people has shaped who she is today. It’s more than just a job. Sandra would recommend becoming a Shared Lives carer…
At 18 Lauren wanted to stay living with her foster carer Debbie so Debbie became a Shared Lives carer to keep on supporting her in her home. Debbie arranged a big 21st party for Lauren recently with 120 guests who…
Wendy and her husband both had experience of caring for their own family. This inspired them to become Shared Lives carers, supporting people who live in their home with them. They can use the skills and experience they have and…
Deise has worked in care for a long time in care homes , doing live in and community support. She loves the independence of being a Shared Lives carer, caring for someone who lives in her home with her. We’re…
Gary’s lived with his Shared Lives carer Liz since 2010. Before this he lived independently and struggled with periods of substance misuse, homelessness and self-neglect. Gary says that Shared Lives has given him the opportunity to enjoy so many awesome…
Jack’s Shared Lives carer supports him to seize every day and to be his confident, fun-loving self. Jack is supported during the day by Shared Days and Shared Lives:Short Breaks on respite. This gives his full-time carers a chance to…
Deb has lived with her Shared Lives carer, Sandra, for a few year. She lives in Sandra’s home with her and really is a part of the family. Here she is singing with Sandra’s brother. ‘Hearing Debs gorgeous singing echoing…
Annabel recently became an aunty. She wanted to learn about babies to be able to look after her niece. Her Shared Lives carer has helped her to learn parenting skills with her doll. She’s learnt how to change a nappy,…
Bryn’s Shared Lives carers support him to celebrate his individuality and explore his biggest passions in life. Bryn was really interested in learning about his family history and heritage. This clock (owned by his grandfather) is his prize possession. Him…