Shared Lives is for people who need care and support.
A Shared Lives carer and someone who needs support get to know each other.
If they both feel that they will be able to form a long-term bond, they share homes, family, and community life.
The person can visit the Shared Lives carer’s home during the day or stay overnight. They could move in with the Shared Lives carer.
Watch this animation to see how Shared Lives has helped Michael live a happy and active life his way.
Shared Lives - Michael's Story
If you are deaf, hard of hearing and use British Sign Language (BSL) you can watch Michael's story with BSL on YouTube.
Shared Lives - Michael's Story BLS version
Shannon's shared lives story
Watch this video that shares how shared lives has worked for Shannon.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing and use British Sign Language you can watch Shannon's story with BSL below.
Shannon’s Shared Lives Story - BSL version