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Referral to Shared Lives

We offer support for adults 18 and older, including those with a learning disability, mental health issue, physical disability, sensory disability, autism, and older adults. 

We are registered to work with:

  • people over the age of 18
  • people with a Learning Disability
  • people with Mental Health issues
  • older people
  • people with a sensory disability
  • people on the Asperger’s/autistic spectrum
  • people with a physical disability 

An allocated worker will support you with the referral as the scheme does not accept direct referrals.

Shared Lives is a personalised service within a family setting. However, we may not always have a Shared Lives carer available with the specific skills or availability to meet your needs. 

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Comments from people who live with Shared Lives carers

I like living with my carers because we do things as a family. I think Shared Lives is fine”

I enjoy living with my carers. It’s better than living on my own. I like what we all do together. Shared Lives is a good idea, it helps people live with families” 

The Scheme is good because we have people who look after us but do our own activities as well. Plus, we have support with things we find hard.”