A happy solution for all
Shared Lives enables people who need some extra help, to live life to the full without having to live alone or in a care home.
It offers crucial support and friendships to people who have a variety of needs, whether that includes physical and sensory disabilities, mental health conditions and dementia.
Some people move in with their Shared Lives carer, others just visit in the day and some combine day and overnight visits.
In Shared Lives, people develop new friendships which help them gain the confidence and skills to become as independent as possible.
People are encouraged to make the most of the day and live their own independent and fulfilling lives. If you want to go to football or a concert, our Shared Lived carers will work to make sure that can happen.
For some people moving into Shared Lives, it could be the first time they learn to cook, volunteer, work, start relationships with friends or go on holiday.
What is Shared Lives?
Shared Lives sees families open up their homes to support and care for other people.
We match people with approved carers who share their daily lives, and we aim to maintain and develop peoples’ independent living skills within a family based, community setting.
Watch our new Shared Lives film – Melissa and Steven’s story.
Who is it for?
Shared Lives is available to people aged 16 and over with a variety of needs including:
● Physical and learning disabilities
● Older adults with a dementia diagnosis
● People on the Autistic Spectrum
● Young people transitioning from children to adult services
If you know someone who you think would benefit from our Shared Lives service, please contact us.
We have put together a service guide for the people we support in our Shared Lives service.
Service guide – Shared Lives V2
Easy Read Service Guide Shared Lives
Become a Shared Lives carer
Our Shared Lived carers are passionate and dedicated people from all walks of life.
Could you give someone a brighter future? If so we would love to have a chat with you.
Do you:
- Rent or own your own home
- Have a spare room in your home
- Are over 18
Then you could be a Shared Lives Carer.
Read more about our Shared Lives service here Shared Lives – a happy solution for everyone | The Bolton News
Call us on 01204 333934 or 01204 331111 or email us at sharedlives@boltoncares.org.uk
We can answer any of your questions and help you make a decision that works for you.
Take a look at what some of our existing Shared Lives Carers have to say.