Say hello to Stuart Orrell, our new deputy head of Shared Lives.
We’re so happy to give a huge warm welcome to Stuart Orrell, who joined us in early January as the new deputy head of Shared Lives.
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We didn’t realise how much we needed Shared Lives until we had it
For a long time, Jo and her husband, Paul – like most parent carers – just made things work. James, their son, is 27 and his loved ones describe him as funny, sports-mad, and able to bring life into any…
‘Shared Lives isn’t just for people with high support needs’
Gaynor, 56, and Sean, 56, never expected to become Shared Lives carers. After fostering children with support needs they decided to take a break, and thought that part of their lives was done. But after a couple of years with…
Learning needs are embraced and supported with Shared Lives
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…
‘Support emotional wellbeing as a Shared Lives carer’, says Trevor
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…
Shared Lives helps adults with mental health needs find their voice
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…
Leaving foster care made easier with Shared Lives
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…
Hospital stays are over now that Kevin has beaten addiction
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…
Paul is ‘Sunshine’ of Llandudo
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…
Shared Lives Week 2024: Adrian and James’ story
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…