Having a daughter with Down’s syndrome inspired Helena to become a Shared Lives carer. Fostering adults was the lightbulb moment she needed to feel reassured that there’s a place for adults with support needs to live their most independent life…
You’d think that writing about my experience as a Shared Lives carer would be easy, but there isn’t a typical day being a PSS Shared Lives carer. That’s because it’s not your typical caregiving job. Every day is a new…
When I think back to my days managing a busy retail store, I never imagined that one day I’d be spending my time in a completely different way – sharing my life with people who need a bit of extra…
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…
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…
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…
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…