Gary’s lived with his Shared Lives carer Liz since 2010. Before this he lived independently and struggled with periods of substance misuse, homelessness and self-neglect. Gary says that Shared Lives has given him the opportunity to enjoy so many awesome…
Jack’s Shared Lives carer supports him to seize every day and to be his confident, fun-loving self. Jack is supported during the day by Shared Days and Shared Lives:Short Breaks on respite. This gives his full-time carers a chance to…
Deb has lived with her Shared Lives carer, Sandra, for a few year. She lives in Sandra’s home with her and really is a part of the family. Here she is singing with Sandra’s brother. ‘Hearing Debs gorgeous singing echoing…
Annabel recently became an aunty. She wanted to learn about babies to be able to look after her niece. Her Shared Lives carer has helped her to learn parenting skills with her doll. She’s learnt how to change a nappy,…
Bryn’s Shared Lives carers support him to celebrate his individuality and explore his biggest passions in life. Bryn was really interested in learning about his family history and heritage. This clock (owned by his grandfather) is his prize possession. Him…
Lee’s been supported by Shared Lives carers in Merseyside for a number of years. He loves the opportunity he gets with Shared Lives to be the big personality he is – enjoying karaoke, going away on trips and helping us…
Bob who? Jason’s become an absolute pro builder recently, getting stuck in and helping his Shared Lives carers build an extension on his family home in Norfolk. He’s always been a big fan of DIY jobs and this project has…
Paul lives with his carers in North Wales and it’s clear to see that these three get on like a house on fire! Since moving in with Paul and Amanda on respite, Paul felt right at home and wanted to…
Laura, who’s supported by a Shared Lives carer in Lincolnshire, likes to get creative whilst giving something back too. She makes blankets from recycled crisp packets with her carer, Wendy, to be donated to people who are homeless. Together they…
Glyn lives with his Shared Lives carer, Caroline, in North Wales. He loves learning new skills with Caroline’s support and sharing these with the world. He’s absolutely super-duper at sign language and recently entered a local talent competition, sending in…