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Shared Lives

Woman in a wheelchair being assisted by a support worker in a bathroom.

Shared Lives is for people who need care and support.

Support worker handing a cup to a man in a wheelchair, showing daily care.

A Shared Lives carer and someone who needs support get to know each other.

Two friends smiling and giving thumbs up while standing close together.

If they both feel that they will be able to form a long-term bond, they share homes, family, and community life.

Family of four sitting on a sofa in front of a brick house, showing a short break or holiday.

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.

Family sitting on a sofa, framed by a house illustration, showing shared community living.

Watch this animation to see how Shared Lives has helped Michael live a happy and active life his way.

Shared Lives - Michael's Story

Three people signing in British Sign Language in front of laptops and tablets showing YouTube videos.

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

Family sitting on a sofa, framed by a house illustration, showing shared community living.

Watch this video that shares how shared lives has worked for Shannon.

Three people signing in British Sign Language in front of laptops and tablets showing YouTube videos.

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

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