PSS Shared Lives
Using social care experience as a Shared Lives carer, Glyn and Craig's story
Glyn and Craig both have social care experience and have worked in care homes supporting people with learning disabilities and...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
I love being a Shared Lives carer, Chrissie's story
Chrissie has been a Shared Lives carer in Wales for a number of years. She supports lots of different people during the day-time...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
I became a Shared Lives carer after being a hairdresser, Sandra's story
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
From foster care to Shared Lives
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Becoming a Shared Lives carer after caring for a family member, Wendy's story
Wendy and her husband both had experience of caring for their own family. This inspired them to become Shared Lives carers, supporting...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
From working in care homes to being a Shared Lives carer, Deise's story
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Gary's recovery from substance misuse with Shared Lives
Gary’s lived with his Shared Lives carer Liz since 2010. Before this he lived independently and struggled with periods of substance...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Jack steals the show at the theme park with his Shared Lives carer
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Deb's singing lights up her Shared Lives carer's home
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Annabel learns parenting skills with her Shared Lives carer
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...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
Bryn's Shared Lives carers support him to learn about his family history
Bryn’s Shared Lives carers support him to celebrate his individuality and explore his biggest passions in life. Bryn was really...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
Lee recruited his own Shared Lives carers
Lee’s been supported by Shared Lives carers in Merseyside for a number of years. He loves the opportunity he gets with Shared Lives to be...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
Jason's building his own home
Bob who? Jason’s become an absolute pro builder recently, getting stuck in and helping his Shared Lives carers build an extension on his...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Paul's Shared Lives carers support him with his finances, employment, anxiety and having a laugh!
Paul lives with his carers in North Wales and it's clear to see that these three get on like a house on fire! Since moving in with Paul...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Laura supports the homeless with her Shared Lives carer
Laura, who's supported by a Shared Lives carer in Lincolnshire, likes to get creative whilst giving something back too. She makes...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Glyn's signing when he's winning
Glyn lives with his Shared Lives carer, Caroline, in North Wales. He loves learning new skills with Caroline’s support and sharing these...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Pat works on the farm with her Shared Lives family
Ray and Gaynor are PSS Shared Lives carers who live in Cheshire. They support three adults with complex needs who live in their family...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Leah's a Shared Lives expert
Leah is one of our wonderful Shared Lives service experts. Based on her positive experience of Shared Lives she knows exactly what it...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Dean's life of adventure with his Shared Lives carer
It’s never a dull moment for Dean. Whether he’s horse-riding on land or paddle-boarding on the water, he’s having a ball, supported by...
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PSS Shared Lives
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Keith and Martin's Shared Days trip to the Norfolk Broads
Shared Lives carers can offer support full-time or during the day-time only. It's a self-employed role that fits around your life. Keith...
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