Celebrating our Shared Lives carers
24 Jun 2024 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news
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The Council is celebrating the contribution of our Shared Lives carers as part of Shared Lives Week 2024.
Shared Lives Northumberland provides support in a family home for adults who are unable to live alone because of their age or disability.
Sean Brennan, senior manager of the council’s in-house provider services for adults said: “Our Shared Lives carers give people amazing opportunities to try new experiences, develop new skills to enhance their independence, and be fully involved in their local communities.
“Having an adult who needs support living with you is a big commitment and requires someone who is understanding, caring and has a big heart.
“We really hope that more people will consider becoming Shared Lives carers and make a positive difference in someone's life.”
Shared Lives Northumberland was set up in 2000 and there are now more than 40 people who are Shared Lives carers in Northumberland. Some of whom have been carers for more than 20 years.
Shared Lives carer Martin Lamb and his husband, Don, share their home with Joe from Shared Lives.
Joe says Martin and Don have given him so much joyfulness in everything beyond his wildest dreams.
Martin said: “Shared Lives not only makes a difference to the person you care for it changes your life for the better.”
Shared Lives arrangements can be short or long-term depending on people’s circumstances and preferences.
Carers receive regular training and are paid an allowance for each adult supported in their home.
Find out more about Shared Lives Northumberland