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.
Shared Lives Carer Gwen isolated herself completely to ensure she could provide support for Gemma, whilst Gemma's mother was battling chemotherapy.
Jess, who is supported by MacIntyre, is raising money for Cancer Research UK in memory of her grandparents.
Gary and Kim, MacIntyre Shared Lives carers from Bedfordshire, share their experience supporting 19-year-old Joshua.
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…