What is Shared Lives?
Our carers help adults with learning disabilities to:
- learn to be more independent
- support them to reach their goals
- live life to the full in their local community
This is done so you do not have to live alone or in a care home.
If you need care or support, we will match you with a Shared Lives carer who agrees to share their home. This is someone you get on well with. They will share their home and everyday life with you. You might have your own room in their home or use the home as a base.
Support can be long or short term. Some people stay for years; others use Shared Lives for short breaks, holidays or daytime support.
Ealing Shared Lives carers are people who live in the borough. They are trained and have different skills and experiences; they all want to help and make a difference.
Shared Lives carers are not there to do everything for you. They are there to help you learn new skills and become more independent, so you can do more things on your own.
Shared Lives helps you live with someone who supports you, helps you learn, and shares activities you enjoy.