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…
On Friday 18th October, PSS Shared Lives carer, Karen Jackson, took home the Gold award for community care in this year’s Wales Care Awards, organised by Care Forum Wales. Lots of our Shared Lives carers say the best part of…
By Lisa Maynard-Atem Following the recent announcement about me becoming the very first PSS Board Apprentice, the time finally came for me to join them for my first board meeting. Fortunately, I was able to spend two whole days meeting the team…