Celebrating Shared Lives Week

This week is Shared Lives Week, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the amazing people at the heart of the Shared Lives Scheme – our dedicated carers.

These individuals open their homes and hearts to support adults with additional needs, helping them live happier, more independent lives in a family environment. Whether offering long-term support, short breaks, or day support, Shared Lives carers make a real difference every day.

To mark the week, our Shared Lives team held a special recognition event to thank our carers for the compassion, commitment, and care they provide.

Shared Lives is a unique and rewarding way to support someone – all it takes is a caring home and a spare room. Carers receive full training, ongoing guidance, and financial support of between £400 and £570 per person per week.

Want to know more about how you or someone you know could get involved? Visit valesharedlives.co.uk