Our PSS Shared Lives team in Staffordshire has been working more closely with Staffordshire County Council’s brokerage team, and it’s already helping to make the referral process smoother and find more opportunities for people to benefit from Shared Lives. So,…
Tom loving his work in the Priscilla Bacon charity shop Every Wednesday morning, Tom heads off to a job he loves. Tom volunteers at the Priscilla Bacon charity shop in Dereham, where he helps the team sort stock, serve customers…
We caught up with Joe, after his recent visit to Esk Valley Camphill Community in Botton Village, which is part of our PSS North Yorkshire Shared Lives scheme. Joe works in our Quality team as our quality service coordinator &…
June marks ten years of PSS Shared Lives in Manchester supporting adults to live happy, independent lives. Shared Lives is a bit like fostering but the big difference is that it’s for adults with a wide range of support needs…
Becoming a paid carer at home is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Just like with fostering, as a Shared Lives carer you can invite someone who needs a bit of extra support to live with you…
PSS Shared Lives carer, Georgina Kennedy, is shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024/25 Lincolnshire Care Awards! Georgina has been nominated for the Community Care award and it’s no surprise to us why she’s in the limelight. Life before Shared…
Life after the force doesn’t have to be just about hanging up the badge. It can be about finding a new way to serve and make a meaningful impact. If you’re a retired police officer looking for a rewarding career…
By Lisa Maynard-Atem, PSS Board apprentice Board meetings are often seen as formal, structured, and perhaps a little rigid. Attendees are typically senior leaders and decision-makers, gathered around a large table discussing strategy, budgets, and organisational priorities. But my recent…
A PSS Shared Lives arrangement has been highlighted as a case study in a national study from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce (OPHT), commissioned by the UK government. Our Future Homes: Housing that Promotes Wellbeing and Community for an Ageing…
In today’s world, the word ‘authentic’ is overused, often to the point of losing its meaning. Many organisations, even those with large budgets and communications teams, often struggle to convey their values in ways that feel genuine and meaningful. This…
