We’re delighted to welcome Sandra Fisher‑Martins as our new Deputy CEO and to introduce her to the Shared Lives South West community. With a diverse career spanning healthcare, social impact and climate action, Sandra brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating meaningful change. We caught up with Sandra to learn more about…
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…
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….
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…
A new Shared Lives Coordinator has joined our Cornwall team. Jo Polkey joined us earlier this month. Here we catch up with Jo and find out more about her… Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I’m passionate about helping people to live where they want to, often at home in the…
Our new trustee, Gulzar Singh, explains why Guru Gobind Singh Ji is so important to him and his family.Gulzar kindly took the time to write this piece for us, sharing what Guru Gobind Singh Ji means to him on a personal level, as well as explaining the significance of the celebration and why it continues…
Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley has demonstrated his strong support for Teignbridge-based charity Shared Lives South West by hosting an event in Parliament to showcase the organisation’s innovative approach to adult social care. Shared Lives South West – rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission -supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and…
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…