Shared Lives Plus

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New @SharedLivesPlus data shows that #SharedLives is continuing to grow across the UK despite the #adultsocialcare sector facing sustained #pressure. Read more 👉 bit.ly/49D11qD

Merry Christmas from everyone at Shared Lives Plus.

If you're in South Yorkshire (or anywhere near an internet connection) tune into BBC Radio Sheffield this morning between 11:00 and 11:30 to hear our fantastic ambassador Gracie talk about her role on our care leavers programme. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

Avalon Group are celebrating National Care Leavers’ month! We’re one of 37 areas part of @SharedLivesPlus’ Young People Leaving Care programme. 🧡 A reminder than where you start does not define how far you can go. 👉 Find out more: avalonsharedlives.co.uk #NCLM

🗣️ "Its strength lies in relationships: both the person looking for support and the carer choose each other." Great stuff from @ewandking of @SharedLivesPlus, as he talks about the importance of #SharedLives in the latest @CareTalkMag: 🔗 caretalk.co.uk/latest-issue/

Congratulations to Lyn, George, Marc, and Niall on being highly commended in the Living Well category at the Shared Living awards.

Our Living Well award winners this year are John and Stacey Darell in Powys for the way they have supported the young man who lives with them. Well done John and Stacey!

A big well done to @SurreyChoices for being highly commended in this category for their incredible achievements over the past year.

Many congratulations to The Richmond Fellowship on winning this year's Impact Award at the Shared Living Awards. And in particular Helen Robertson, who we have just surprised live on screen to let her know that her work was pivotal winning this award.

Starting now - our AGM and awards - join us on Zoom: bit.ly/480GVpl

Excellent morning @HouseofCommons an inspiring #SharedLives event, spotlighting high quality social care - through relationships, belonging, and community that help people live life their way. Thanks @MartinWrigley for hosting us and Shared Lives South West.

In this edition, in his role as CEO of @SharedLivesPlus our Chair @ewandking puts the spotlight on the shared lives model of care, & @ProfMartinGreen CEO of our member @CareEngland discusses the importance of collaboration in care services. #socialcare

“A move away from institutionalised, professionalised care towards much broader forms of support – exemplified by Shared Lives.” Great to see @TheKingsFund highlight #SharedLives in their latest long read on fixing social care. 🔗 bit.ly/4q2epfg

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a good day to highlight an amazing blog written by our very own @ewandking , discussing the lack of good quality support for people with Mental health issues and how we can help overcome this problem. Read it here: bit.ly/3KIoYnF

@IslingtonBC 👉 bit.ly/3WyO5f6

Huge congratulations to Trish Kavanagh, named Shared Lives Carer of the Year at @IslingtonBC Dignity in Care Awards! Trish was recognised for helping CB build confidence, independence & a life she loves. Read their story 👇👇👇 #SharedLives #CareAwards #Islington

@BoltonCares Read his story: bit.ly/47cGxVB

✈️ With Shared Lives, people aren’t limited by what a care package can provide — they’re supported to do extraordinary things, build confidence and live the life they choose. Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool says it all. #SharedLives #SocialCare @BoltonCares

Deadline alert for new Shared Lives carers: If you started caring between Apr 2024–Apr 2025, you must register as self-employed with HMRC by 5 Oct 2025. Our guide explains what to do + where to get support: bit.ly/4pKvE4B #SharedLives #SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline