Moving on from Shared Lives
We know Shared Lives as a form of community care that many need throughout their life. But Shared Lives can act as a temporary form of support that can ready the people we support to go on to live even…
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Become a PSS carer panel member
As an approved Shared Lives carer, you’ll know that going to Panel is a really important part of the assessment process for new carers. It can be a little bit daunting but it’s also an opportunity for carers to show…
How Lee made his football dream a reality
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…
Care leaver, Barney saved from the care cliff by Shared Lives
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…
The Shared Lives Carer Awards are back!
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…
PSS secures contract with North Yorkshire Council to deliver Shared Lives
We’re thrilled to announce that PSS will be delivering their Shared Lives service in North Yorkshire from February 2024. We welcome over 70 new Shared Lives carers to our network in locations across North Yorkshire, including Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, North…
PSS Shared Lives carers make Channel 4 appearance
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…
Press Release: Former Vicar converts care home into a haven for people with support needs
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…
Press Release: Ruthin couple make five acre home a haven for people with support needs
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…
Real Shared Lives: Zack goes to prom
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…