A Somerset Shared Lives Carer was honoured to attend a garden party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla earlier this month at Buckingham Palace. Paul Kendall was given the opportunity by Shared Lives Plus, which selected carers from around the UK to attend who have dedicated years of their lives as carers. Princess Anne…
In the last month, Ellie Hurrell has joined our admin team in the Devon office. She joins us with great energy and a wealth of experience. We thought we’d catch up with Ellie after her first few weeks in post… 1, Can you tell us a little bit about your working background? I joined SLSW…
Understanding What Sits Behind Care When people think about care, they usually think about what they can see. Someone being supported. A conversation. Help with daily routines. That is the visible part. What is less obvious is what sits behind it. The part that does not change from one day to the next. The part…
A Shared Lives Carer and the person they support were called on to help us recruit a big role in the organisation. Ruth Beadle and Aaron spent the day interviewing four candidates as part of the Deputy CEO appointment process. The staff team, trustees and leadership team were all also involved in the lengthy process….
When people think about charities, they rarely think about trustees or volunteers. They usually see the front side of a charity. The care. The support. The people being helped. That is what stands out. And that is fair. What sits behind it is less visible. Learn more about our approach to care . If you…
Shared Lives is a hugely rewarding model. It runs a little like adult fostering throughout the UK, providing behind the scenes stability and encouragement in independence for thousands of adults with support needs from Cornwall all the way through to John o’ Groats. This article aims to answer some FAQ’s to clarify how Shared Lives…
Shared Lives services are for adults who need some support in their lives, but don’t want to move into a traditional formal care setting. It is often seen as an alternative to residential care and supported living. It gives people with care and support needs the chance to be part of an ordinary household, to…
Shared Lives Carers Ian and Gill Richardson, along with Communications Officer Dawn Gillingwater, attended a Royal reception hosted by Their Majesties The King and Queen at Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle The reception recognised carers and their invaluable contribution to the UK’s health and social care sector. It brought together carers from across the country to…
Shared Lives Carers come in all shapes and sizes! You might be wondering what it takes to become one of them in the Southwest. The role gives you the chance to open up your own home to change someone’s life for the better so it’s well worth exploring whether it’s right for you. In this…
There is no typical day in a Shared Lives household. While every household is unique, at its heart Shared Lives is ordinary family life built around relationships, routine, community, and a sense of belonging. There are care requirements that the carer must follow, but the joy of Shared Lives is giving quality care at your…