Excitement is building in one Shared Lives South West household as wedding preparations are well and truly underway and the countdown to the big day is on! Ivor who uses SLSW services and lives with Shared Lives Carers Rachel and Fran Bunce, is marrying Carol, who is also part of the household and is…
Shared Lives South West has launched its first ever TV advert in the hope of recruiting new carers and spreading the word about the services it offers. It features SLSW Carer Lisa Dougal and Charlene, who she supports, and was filmed by Fork The Waffle in Exmouth. Shared Lives South West has started a recruitment…
Dominic Myers has joined the Shared Lives South West Board of Trustees. Here we find out more about him, his background and why he decided to become a trustee with SLSW… Why did you decide to become a trustee with SLSW? I returned to the UK last year after living in the Middle East for…
Simon Doughty has joined the Shared Lives South West team in the Devon office as a Finance Assistant. Here we chat to him about how he is settling in… How are you finding your new role as Finance Assistnat at SLSW? I’ve found it really nice and friendly. People have introduced themselves and I…
Elvin, has rather less hair than usual, thanks to completing a sponsored headshave for Macmillan Cancer Support. Elvin, who lives with SLSW Carers Diana and James Cole, worked hard on gaining sponsorship and has now raised almost £300 for the cause. “He had suddenly decided he wanted to do a sponsored hair and beard shave…
Leon is celebrating completing The Jubilee Challenge on Dartmoor. The event is designed for young people aged between 14 and 21 with a range of support needs who complete one of several routes suited to their abilities. Leon, who is supported by SLSW Carer Jonathan Bevins, spent the night before the challenge camping at Okehampton…
Megan Parkes has joined the Shared Lives South West team as a Shared Lives Coordinator. We caught up with her to find out how she is finding her new role and why she joined us… You’ve been at SLSW a little while now, how are you finding it as a Shared Lives Coordinator? Everyone is…
Shared Lives South West has welcomed trainee social worker Susan Kelleher to the staff team as a placement as part of her training. Cornwall Council set up the 80-day placement which continues until the middle of August. “The SLSW team has been really welcoming,” she said. “They are so friendly and welcoming and I’m learning…
Lilly, who uses our short break services, is looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with her boyfriend Joe. She has been enjoying short breaks with SLSW Carer Jayne Askew since June last year. Jayne has supported Lilly with her relationship with Joe while on her breaks and he has also stayed over too. “I found…
SLSW organised an afternoon to remember for SLSW Carer Pat Riglar who retired after 20 years this week. Her SLC Jean Harper arranged a tea party at the Somerset office for her to thank her for commitment and dedication to the role. Over the years she looked after three people long-term and has had countless…