Shared Lives

Councillor Mariam Lolavar chats with Sandra and Collin, participants in Shared Lives, in their living room

Shared Lives

People who need support to live independently can live with individuals or families in their homes.  

Shared Lives carers may provide: 

  • Long-term care – a placement for somebody to live with you in your own home as part of your family
  • Respite care – a place to stay in your family home as a short break or holiday
  • Flexible support – respite for a couple of hours or support for someone during the day 

As a self employed Shared Lives carer, you will be paid for the care and support you provide and the room and board for the person who comes to stay with you.

Become a Shared Lives carer

You'll get training and support from the Shared Lives scheme.

Help someone live independently through Shared Lives

Who can become a Shared Lives carer

Apply to become a Shared Lives carer

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Become a Shared Lives carer

Email us to find out more

Live with a Shared Lives carer

If you go to live with a Shared Lives carer, you will move in with an individual carer or a carer and their family. They will support you to live independently in their home.  


 

Move in with another family through Shared Lives

How Shared Lives carers support you

How to get Shared Lives care

Once you've moved in

Support once you've moved in

Complain about Shared Lives