What difference can a Shared Lives carer make? Hear from the people we support in Essex on what they have been able to achieve with the help of their Shared Lives carer.
Desperate for a fresh start and new place to stay, Elliot was introduced to Emma and Ben, two MacIntyre Shared Lives Carers.
When the lockdown was announced, Gwen isolated herself completely to ensure she could provide support for Gemma, whilst Gemma's mother was battling chemotherapy.
In honour of Shared Lives Week, we asked Shared Lives carer Beryl and Kirsty, who is supported by Beryl, what it's really like being part of a Shared…
Shared Lives is the little known alternative to home care and care homes for disabled adults and older people. It is used by around 12,000 people in the…