Shared Lives Plus
@sharedlivesplus.bsky.social
The UK charity for supportive shared living - #SharedLives and
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November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Excellent morning @houseofcommons.parliament.uk an inspiring #SharedLives event, spotlighting high quality social care - through relationships, belonging, and community that help people live life their way. Thanks @martinwrigley.bsky.social for hosting us and Shared Lives South West.
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Excellent morning @houseofcommons.parliament.uk an inspiring #SharedLives event, spotlighting high quality social care - through relationships, belonging, and community that help people live life their way. Thanks @martinwrigley.bsky.social for hosting us and Shared Lives South West.
A huge congratulations to Trish Kavanagh, named Shared Lives Carer of the Year at the @islington-council.bsky.social Dignity in Care Awards.
Trish supported CB to grow in confidence, live independently, and celebrate who she is.
Read their story ➜ bit.ly/470yfPg
#SharedLives #SocialCare
Trish supported CB to grow in confidence, live independently, and celebrate who she is.
Read their story ➜ bit.ly/470yfPg
#SharedLives #SocialCare
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A huge congratulations to Trish Kavanagh, named Shared Lives Carer of the Year at the @islington-council.bsky.social Dignity in Care Awards.
Trish supported CB to grow in confidence, live independently, and celebrate who she is.
Read their story ➜ bit.ly/470yfPg
#SharedLives #SocialCare
Trish supported CB to grow in confidence, live independently, and celebrate who she is.
Read their story ➜ bit.ly/470yfPg
#SharedLives #SocialCare
✈️ Shared Lives helps people grow in confidence and independence - and sometimes, even take to the skies.
Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool shows how the right support can broaden horizons.
Swipe to see the view from the cockpit!
#SharedLives #PersonCentredCare
Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool shows how the right support can broaden horizons.
Swipe to see the view from the cockpit!
#SharedLives #PersonCentredCare
October 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
✈️ Shared Lives helps people grow in confidence and independence - and sometimes, even take to the skies.
Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool shows how the right support can broaden horizons.
Swipe to see the view from the cockpit!
#SharedLives #PersonCentredCare
Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool shows how the right support can broaden horizons.
Swipe to see the view from the cockpit!
#SharedLives #PersonCentredCare
September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Dementia affects millions across the UK.
At Shared Lives Plus, we’re showing how community-based, relationship-focused support helps people live well and carers continue their vital role.
#SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
At Shared Lives Plus, we’re showing how community-based, relationship-focused support helps people live well and carers continue their vital role.
#SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
September 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Dementia affects millions across the UK.
At Shared Lives Plus, we’re showing how community-based, relationship-focused support helps people live well and carers continue their vital role.
#SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
At Shared Lives Plus, we’re showing how community-based, relationship-focused support helps people live well and carers continue their vital role.
#SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
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September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Discover her story and our programme: sharedlivesplus.org....
Care leavers deserve support, stability, and independence. As Victoria says: “Make sure you have a good social network and the right people around you to talk to. You might feel like everything is falling apart but things can change for the better.”
#YMHD2025 #ShareSupport #CareLeavers
#YMHD2025 #ShareSupport #CareLeavers
September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Care leavers deserve support, stability, and independence. As Victoria says: “Make sure you have a good social network and the right people around you to talk to. You might feel like everything is falling apart but things can change for the better.”
#YMHD2025 #ShareSupport #CareLeavers
#YMHD2025 #ShareSupport #CareLeavers
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek (12–19 Sept) celebrates carers across the UK.
In Shared Lives, carers open their homes, creating trusted relationships & stronger communities.
Watch their stories: sharedlivesplus.org....
#SharedLives
In Shared Lives, carers open their homes, creating trusted relationships & stronger communities.
Watch their stories: sharedlivesplus.org....
#SharedLives
September 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek (12–19 Sept) celebrates carers across the UK.
In Shared Lives, carers open their homes, creating trusted relationships & stronger communities.
Watch their stories: sharedlivesplus.org....
#SharedLives
In Shared Lives, carers open their homes, creating trusted relationships & stronger communities.
Watch their stories: sharedlivesplus.org....
#SharedLives
Five people die from #sepsis every hour in the UK.
Shared Lives Plus has been partnering with The UK Sepsis Trust to deliver training to #SharedLives schemes and carers. So that as many people as possible know how to spot the signs of sepsis.
Shared Lives Plus has been partnering with The UK Sepsis Trust to deliver training to #SharedLives schemes and carers. So that as many people as possible know how to spot the signs of sepsis.
September 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Five people die from #sepsis every hour in the UK.
Shared Lives Plus has been partnering with The UK Sepsis Trust to deliver training to #SharedLives schemes and carers. So that as many people as possible know how to spot the signs of sepsis.
Shared Lives Plus has been partnering with The UK Sepsis Trust to deliver training to #SharedLives schemes and carers. So that as many people as possible know how to spot the signs of sepsis.
This #ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek we’re celebrating Peter, a Shared Lives carer in Westmorland & Furness.
From daily updates for families to creative activities (with help from his dog Sky), Peter shows how compassion transforms lives.
#SharedLives
From daily updates for families to creative activities (with help from his dog Sky), Peter shows how compassion transforms lives.
#SharedLives
September 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This #ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek we’re celebrating Peter, a Shared Lives carer in Westmorland & Furness.
From daily updates for families to creative activities (with help from his dog Sky), Peter shows how compassion transforms lives.
#SharedLives
From daily updates for families to creative activities (with help from his dog Sky), Peter shows how compassion transforms lives.
#SharedLives
Trying new things can make all the difference! Norman has explored cooking, nature walks, bowling, curling, and Boccia with #SharedLives support - building confidence, connections, and joy along the way.
Read his story: sharedlivesplus.org....
Read his story: sharedlivesplus.org....
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trying new things can make all the difference! Norman has explored cooking, nature walks, bowling, curling, and Boccia with #SharedLives support - building confidence, connections, and joy along the way.
Read his story: sharedlivesplus.org....
Read his story: sharedlivesplus.org....
We are here – and we’re proud to stand with people with a learning disability across Scotland. In Scottish Learning Disability Week, we’re celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and helping build a Scotland where everyone belongs.
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @SCLDNews
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @SCLDNews
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We are here – and we’re proud to stand with people with a learning disability across Scotland. In Scottish Learning Disability Week, we’re celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and helping build a Scotland where everyone belongs.
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @SCLDNews
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @SCLDNews
This Scottish Learning Disability Week, we're shining a light on the barriers that still exist — and the potential that's being overlooked.
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters
September 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This Scottish Learning Disability Week, we're shining a light on the barriers that still exist — and the potential that's being overlooked.
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters
Shared Lives Plus recently arranged two successful Department for Education visits with Chief Social Worker for Children and Families Isabelle Trowler, Care Leavers’ policy leads and other colleagues from the department, with our Shared Lives schemes in Telford and Oxfordshire.
September 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Shared Lives Plus recently arranged two successful Department for Education visits with Chief Social Worker for Children and Families Isabelle Trowler, Care Leavers’ policy leads and other colleagues from the department, with our Shared Lives schemes in Telford and Oxfordshire.
Having a bit of time out from supporting a loved one living with dementia is a chance to recharge your batteries and get on with things. Live More in Greater Manchester with #SharedLives offers a weekly session of meaningful support for your loved one. livemoremanchester.o...
September 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Having a bit of time out from supporting a loved one living with dementia is a chance to recharge your batteries and get on with things. Live More in Greater Manchester with #SharedLives offers a weekly session of meaningful support for your loved one. livemoremanchester.o...
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August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There's 1 week left to get your nominations in! sharedlivesplus.org....
In case you missed it over the summer, we welcomed two new members to the team. Ellie Walsh, who is joining the Live More dementia project, and Mary Stokes, who will be working on our leaving care programme. You can read about both on our blog. #WeAreSharedLives #BetterShared
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In case you missed it over the summer, we welcomed two new members to the team. Ellie Walsh, who is joining the Live More dementia project, and Mary Stokes, who will be working on our leaving care programme. You can read about both on our blog. #WeAreSharedLives #BetterShared
Andy Burnham, Mayor of #GreaterManchester (GM) announces #LiveMore with #SharedLives - a new pilot in GM for people at the earlier stages of dementia who are beginning to feel that some support to stay active and keep on doing the things that matter to them, would be helpful.
August 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Andy Burnham, Mayor of #GreaterManchester (GM) announces #LiveMore with #SharedLives - a new pilot in GM for people at the earlier stages of dementia who are beginning to feel that some support to stay active and keep on doing the things that matter to them, would be helpful.
There's 2 weeks left to get your nominations in! sharedlivesplus.org....
August 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There's 2 weeks left to get your nominations in! sharedlivesplus.org....
We're thrilled that 22 MPs (so far) have signed Early Day Motion 1518, urging parliament “…to support the expansion and recognition of Shared Lives as a vital component of the UK’s adult social care system.”
#wearesharedlives #bettershared #socialcare #sharedlives
#wearesharedlives #bettershared #socialcare #sharedlives
August 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We're thrilled that 22 MPs (so far) have signed Early Day Motion 1518, urging parliament “…to support the expansion and recognition of Shared Lives as a vital component of the UK’s adult social care system.”
#wearesharedlives #bettershared #socialcare #sharedlives
#wearesharedlives #bettershared #socialcare #sharedlives
This #SharedLivesWeek2025 we are showcasing the very best parts of #SharedLives across the UK.
Rebecca, who is supported by her Shared Lives carer in Bolton shares some of her favourite parts of being part of a Shared Lives household.
#WeAreSharedLives
Rebecca, who is supported by her Shared Lives carer in Bolton shares some of her favourite parts of being part of a Shared Lives household.
#WeAreSharedLives
June 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This #SharedLivesWeek2025 we are showcasing the very best parts of #SharedLives across the UK.
Rebecca, who is supported by her Shared Lives carer in Bolton shares some of her favourite parts of being part of a Shared Lives household.
#WeAreSharedLives
Rebecca, who is supported by her Shared Lives carer in Bolton shares some of her favourite parts of being part of a Shared Lives household.
#WeAreSharedLives
“I love being a Shared Lives carer, I can put my home to work as an income and I get to be proud of care and support given my way, the Priya way, done to the highest standards.” - Priya, Shared Lives carer with Bolton Cares Shared Lives
#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives
#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives
June 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“I love being a Shared Lives carer, I can put my home to work as an income and I get to be proud of care and support given my way, the Priya way, done to the highest standards.” - Priya, Shared Lives carer with Bolton Cares Shared Lives
#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives
#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives
During #SharedLivesWeek2025 we are sharing stories which spotlight strong connections and a great way of life for all involved in Shared Lives. Gaye, Carole, and Linda’s experience truly encompasses the essence of #SharedLives
#BetterShared #SharedLivesWeek #WeAreSharedLives
#BetterShared #SharedLivesWeek #WeAreSharedLives
June 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
During #SharedLivesWeek2025 we are sharing stories which spotlight strong connections and a great way of life for all involved in Shared Lives. Gaye, Carole, and Linda’s experience truly encompasses the essence of #SharedLives
#BetterShared #SharedLivesWeek #WeAreSharedLives
#BetterShared #SharedLivesWeek #WeAreSharedLives
"I think this has been the best day of my life!" Gary supported by Shared Lives carers Emma and Andy from Shared Lives Oldham recently visited Wembley to see Oldham Athletic beat Southend United!
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#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives #SharedLives
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#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives #SharedLives
June 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"I think this has been the best day of my life!" Gary supported by Shared Lives carers Emma and Andy from Shared Lives Oldham recently visited Wembley to see Oldham Athletic beat Southend United!
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#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives #SharedLives
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#SharedLivesWeek2025 #WeAreSharedLives #SharedLives
As part of #SharedLivesWeek2025, we’re celebrating everyday joy and friendship. Jackie has supported Anne for 13 years through #SharedLives. “I feel blessed to have these people in my life,” she says. #WeAreSharedLives
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@tamesidecouncil.bsky.social
Read their story sharedlivesplus.org....
@tamesidecouncil.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As part of #SharedLivesWeek2025, we’re celebrating everyday joy and friendship. Jackie has supported Anne for 13 years through #SharedLives. “I feel blessed to have these people in my life,” she says. #WeAreSharedLives
Read their story sharedlivesplus.org....
@tamesidecouncil.bsky.social
Read their story sharedlivesplus.org....
@tamesidecouncil.bsky.social