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…
Have you ever wondered how one act of kindness can change someone’s life forever? Meet Trevor – a talented woodworker and a proud member of the Shared Lives family for over 32 years. Through the care and encouragement of his…
For people living with mental health challenges, the right care, in a family setting like Shared Lives, can be life changing. Hope’s story shows how Shared Lives can help someone with complex mental health needs not only build confidence but…
Shared Lives is different for everyone. Depending on a person’s goals depends on how long they’ll be in their Shared Lives arrangement. For Andrew, who joined Shared Lives as soon as he left foster care at 18, he knew his goal…
When Kevin first came to Shared Lives, he was struggling to live a full, independent life, with constant hospital stays, but thanks to the teamwork of his Shared Lives carer, his social worker, and his own determination, he’s turned things…
Meet Paul, or ‘Sunshine’ as he’s affectionately dubbed by the local shop owners of Queens Road in Llandudno. We got to meet Paul and his Shared Lives carer, Amanda. Here, we found out more about not just his arrangement, but also…
Our Shared Lives carers say their work feels more like a lifestyle than a job. It’s a big part of who they are, but not all of who they are. Adrian, from Grimsby, decided to become a carer over two years…
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…
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…
Leah is one of our wonderful Shared Lives service experts. Based on her positive experience of Shared Lives she knows exactly what it takes to be a super-duper carer. She supports our team to interview prospective carers and spot people…