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Glyn and Craig both have social care experience and have worked in care homes supporting people with learning disabilities and additional needs.

They decided to become Shared Lives carers to have more independence in their role and to spend more time at home.

When Jamie left foster care he moved in with Glyn and Craig. They enjoy days out together as a family and Glyn and Craig love the opportunity to give person-shaped support and really see the impact they make every day.

Recruiting carers now across the UK: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

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Chrissie has been a Shared Lives carer in Wales for a number of years. She supports lots of different people during the day-time including people with learning disabilities, a dementia diagnosis and mental health needs.

She loves the opportunity she gives people and the rewards of being a Shared Lives carer.

Get more information about becoming a Shared Lives carer: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

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Sandra’s been a Shared Lives carer in North Wales for 20 years since retiring as a hairdresser. Caring for people has shaped who she is today. It’s more than just a job.

Sandra would recommend becoming a Shared Lives carer to anyone. She got full training to move into this role and is supported by the PSS team whenever she needs it.

Get more information about becoming a Shared Lives carer: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

At 18 Lauren wanted to stay living with her foster carer Debbie so Debbie became a Shared Lives carer to keep on supporting her in her home.

Debbie arranged a big 21st party for Lauren recently with 120 guests who she’d missed during the pandemic. Lauren danced the night away.

We’re recruiting carers across the UK, get more info: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

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Wendy and her husband both had experience of caring for their own family.

This inspired them to become Shared Lives carers, supporting people who live in their home with them. They can use the skills and experience they have and get so many rewards in return.

We’re recruiting carers across the UK, get more info: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

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Deise has worked in care for a long time in care homes , doing live in and community support.

She loves the independence of being a Shared Lives carer, caring for someone who lives in her home with her.

We’re recruiting carers across the UK, get more info: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

Gary’s lived with his Shared Lives carer Liz since 2010. Before this he lived independently and struggled with periods of substance misuse, homelessness and self-neglect.

Gary says that Shared Lives has given him the opportunity to enjoy so many awesome experiences and really turn his life around. He’s just got back from three wonderful weeks in Spain and thanks Liz for supporting him to live his life to the fullest.

As a Shared Lives carer you can change someone’s life and give them a more positive future.

We’re recruiting carers across the UK, get more info: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

Jack’s Shared Lives carer supports him to seize every day and to be his confident, fun-loving self.

Jack is supported during the day by Shared Days and Shared Lives:Short Breaks on respite. This gives his full-time carers a chance to recharge batteries and him a change of scenery. His carer likes to take him to places where he can really unleash his wild side – the theme park, the karaoke club, adventure holidays.

Jack’s also got to make friends with other people who live with and stay with his carer. His carer loves spending her days outside of the office and out there in the community.

We’re recruiting carers across the UK, get more info: https://www.sharedlivescarers.com/contactus

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Deb has lived with her Shared Lives carer, Sandra, for a few year. She lives in Sandra’s home with her and really is a part of the family. Here she is singing with Sandra’s brother.

‘Hearing Debs gorgeous singing echoing through my home is priceless’, say Sandra. Being a Shared Lives carer is different from any care role. It’s more like foster care because people move into your home with you. Our carers love that they can work from home and get the rewards of seeing people grow every day.

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Annabel recently became an aunty. She wanted to learn about babies to be able to look after her niece. Her Shared Lives carer has helped her to learn parenting skills with her doll.

She’s learnt how to change a nappy, how to hold a baby safely and enjoyed shopping for clothes in her local charity shop.

This has helped her to feel more confident as an Aunty and to develop new skills.

Well done Annabel!