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…
We have welcomed Cara Humm as a Funding and Benefits Officer based in our Devon office at Shared Lives South West. Here we catch up with her to see how she’s finding working at SLSW… How has your first few days at Shared Lives South West been? My first couple of days and been great,…
We have welcomed Scott Knight to the SLSW team as our Finance Officer. He will be based in the Devon office working alongside Ali Kingdon, Finance Manager at SLSW. How has your first few days at SLSW been? I was nervous at first, but felt really welcomed. I’ve met the CEO and some of…
We have welcomed Michael Knight to our SLSW Board of Trustees. We caught up with Michael to find out more about him and what experience he will bring to the board. Tell us a little about your background… I came to the end of my full-time paid working career in 2001 and have been…
SLSW Carers Kim and Chad Chadfield are celebrating being selected as finalists in the BBC Radio Cornwall Make a Difference Awards in the Carer category. The awards are a chance to say “Thank You” and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others. Paul, who used SLSW services and…
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…