A Somerset couple who discovered their love of art during lockdown are now hosting their first-ever exhibition – and have already raised thousands of pounds for charity. Ivor and Carol, a couple from North Petherton, found not only their artistic talent but also a shared love that brought them closer together. With the encouragement…
You may have spotted Shared Lives South West Admin team member, Nick Jessup, on BBC Spotlight this week, in a feature highlighting the growth of local wheelchair basketball team Exeter Otters. Nick, who has worked in our Devon office for over three years, has been playing wheelchair basketball since 2012. “I’d had an interest…
The Cornwall team has welcomed Jackie Webb as an administrator. We caught up with her to find out a little more about her… Can you tell us a little bit about your background? My working background has predominantly been in finance, where I have worked for accountancy firms and later had my own business offering…
Chloe Banks has joined our Somerset team as a Shared Lives Coordinator. We had a quick chat with her to find out a bit more about her, how she is settling in, and what she thinks about Shared Lives. Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I have worked within the social…
Shared Lives South West was honoured to welcome representatives from Baroness Casey’s Independent Commission on Adult Social Care to its Devon office this week, becoming the first care organisation to host the team as part of their national review into adult social care. The Commission, appointed by the UK Government, is undertaking a comprehensive review…
The Cornwall Shared Lives South West team has a new member of staff. Rich Ware joined us this week as a Shared Lives Coordinator. We had a quick chat with him to find out more about him… Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I was born and raised in Cornwall, but…
This week, we bid farewell to Shared Lives Coordinator, Sally Smith, after an incredible 20 years of service. When Sally first started, Shared Lives was a small organisation operating in Devon. “At the time, Devon County Council was transferring small residential homes with three or fewer people to Shared Lives, and that’s how the organisation…
David, who uses our services, is celebrating receiving the Mayor’s Recognition Award from Teignmouth Town Council. He won the ‘Individual Excellence Award’ for being an exemplary community member and volunteering countless hours to support many local initiatives and good causes. Shared Lives Carer He moved in with Shared Lives Carer Annie in 2018, who has…
Shared Lives South West Funding and Benefits Team Leader Donna Bounden has now celebrated her 20th anniversary with the organisation. She’s seen the charity grow from very humble beginnings and been part of it growing and evolving, with it now operating across three counties and five local authorities. “I’ve had the opportunity to lead the…
Shared Lives South West couple Ivor and Carol are looking forward to making Valentine’s Day extra special. They are planning to go to The Castle Hotel, Taunton, for high tea this Valentine’s Day. “You have to look out for your partner,” said Ivor. “Think about what they need and keep loving them,” added Carol. Ivor,…