About us
Providing Outstanding Shared Lives services across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
About us
Shared Lives South West is a charity that recruits and trains paid carers who use their family home to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia or problems related to mental health or older age.
We make a difference
We are an amazing model of social care that transforms the lives of people with support needs and the carers that support them across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
Every employee, carer and volunteer at Shared Lives South West is passionately committed to making a difference to the lives of the people supported, to the communities we live and work in, and to the wider social care sector.
Our vision
To be the leading Shared Lives provider in the country.
Our purpose
To make a positive impact on the lives of people we support.
We put CARE into everything we do…
Community
Working together with a shared purpose and belonging to achieve common goals.
Autonomy
Empowering people to take ownership and accountability for decision-making.
Resilience
Building the strength and character to embrace change and challenge.
Equity
Giving people what they need to have equal access to opportunities in life.
Meet our Trustees
Trustees provide governance and oversight, offering strategic planning guidance to support the leadership team.
Meet the leadership team
The leadership team sets the direction for the organisation to achieve its goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation while empowering employees to feel valued.
Our history
Shared Lives South West was set up 20 years ago and has grown and changed so much since then.
Annual report
You can read amazing stories about Shared Lives in action, find out more about our staff and structure, and review our financial and performance information in our latest annual report.