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Shared Lives is a chance for people to share their home with an adult who needs support and may otherwise be in residential care or live in isolation. Those who become Shared Lives carers are carefully matched with the person they look after and receive full training and financial support. They also have access to the network of professionals behind Shared Lives, who provide practical help and advice at every stage of the process
Hull Shared lives scheme supports adults with -
The schemes match someone who need care with an approved carer. The carer shares their family and community life, and gives care and support to the person with care needs.
Some people move in with their shared lives carer, while others are regular daytime visitors. Some combine daytime and overnight visits.
Hull Shared lives scheme are available offer an alternative to traditional kinds of care, such as Care homes
If you are interested in taking up Shared lives placement or are interested in becoming a shared lives carer, then you can contact the shared lives scheme using the contact details below -
Hull Shared Lives Scheme
2nd Floor Wilson Centre
Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AG
Telephone on 01482 300 300.
If you think you could, Shared Lives might be for you. Under the Shared Lives scheme, families or individuals care for an adult with care and support needs in their own home, with support from Hull City Council.
Shared Lives arrangements are built around individuals, their needs, strengths and potential and people are carefully matched with each other. Key benefits for those with an arrangement include -
Those who decide to become Shared Lives carers are completely supported to ensure the best outcomes for them and the person they care for. This includes -
Katie has been a Shared Lives carer for a number of years, having originally started as a foster carer. She and her husband currently look after two young women, Sarah and Sarah, both of whom have learning difficulties.
The family divide their time between their home in Hull and their caravan at a nearby seaside complex, which they say is their favourite place to be.
Katie says: “My husband and I have been involved in Shared Lives for more than 12 years and it’s been a very good experience – we have other family members involved too. The best feeling is seeing how much someone can learn, how much progress they can make.
The best way to register your interest to complete the online form using the link provided. By completing this form you are not obligated to become a shared lives carer as it is merely the best way for us to gather information.
Complete the shared lives enquiry form here (Opens in a new window)
Alternatively, you can contact us by telephone on 01482 300 300
Once you have registered your interest, we will review your information and will contact you regarding your suitability as a Shred Lives Carer
Find out more about shared lives here (Opens in a new window)
