Gareth, who uses SLSW services, got to meet Prince Charles and Camilla when they visited Torquay today. He got to meet them as a member of Roc Samba Band when they stopped off in Cockington. Marc Walpot, Gareth’s SLSW Carer, is part of the Samba band and was let into the secret the famous royals…
We catch up with new admin team member Nick Jessup to find out how he’s finding his role at SLSW in the Devon office… How are you finding working in admin at SLSW? I am finding the atmosphere to be very positive and everyone is really welcoming. What made you think about applying to work…
Betsi Filbey has joined our admin team and is based in the Cornwall office. Here we catch up with Betsi and find out more about her… How are you finding SLSW? I have really enjoyed my first few weeks and it’s been really nice getting to know the teams. Chloe Boyd, my colleague, has been…
Sam Chalk has joined us as a Funding and Benefits Officer at Shared Lives South West and is based in our Devon office. Here we find out a little bit more about her… What were you doing before coming to SLSW? I worked for Seetec Pluss, many know it as Pluss and that was taken…
Jodene (Jo) is celebrating after gaining a qualification in retail following working in a local charity store. She has gained a Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills after starting the course in November. Jo, who lives in Exmouth, has been working at the Red Cross Charity Shop for a year. “She mainly works on…
We have said thank you and goodbye to three long-standing trustees on our board. Tom Bromwich, Louise Beard (pictured with SLSW CEO Dominic Spayne) and Cheryl Lewis (pictured on her own) have now left the board and received a hamper each full of local food goods as a thank you. Tom joined the board in…
Mollie, who uses SLSW services, has become an ambassador for Shared Lives Plus. She is helping to promote the schemes nationally and give people using the services ‘a voice’. Last year Mollie moved in with her SLSW Carer Mae Pleydell-Pearce and has turned her life around. She lives in an annex to the main house,…
Meet new SLC Jo Small, who is part of our West team… How are you finding your new role at Shared Lives South West? I’m loving it! The team have been so friendly and welcoming and I’m looking forward to meeting all my carers and the people they support. What makes a good Shared Lives…
SLSW couple Holly and Geoffrey are more excited than ever for Christmas this year as not only are they living together, but they are also the focus of a new Stacey Dooley podcast on BBC Sounds. Stacey Dooley: Fresh Starts shines a light on people doing something different in their life. The award winning documentary…
Michael White has joined our board of trustees. Here he tells us a little about his career history and why he decided to become a trustee… Please tell us about the experience and skills you bring into the organisation on our board of trustees? I have worked in the charity and social enterprise sector since…