Shared Lives Scheme Services

These are the services offered through the Shared Lives scheme, you can apply online for any of the services by completing the online form below.

• Long term Care and Support
  Family based care and support. A person lives with the care providers and shares the same experiences of any normal family environment.
  

• Short breaks
  Where a person stays with a shared lives carer for a holiday; weekend or overnight day stay. This may be a planned arrangement or during an emergency.
  

• Independent living Services
  This service is aimed at those people that need and want to move towards living independently. No personal care is provided. The person would usually live in the same household as their landlord, who would provide them with low-level housing related support for no more than 5 hours per week. The service supports people to develop new and maintain existing skills, which will hopefully enhance their confidence, to live more independently.  
  

• Day Opportunities
  Shared Lives can offer Day opportunities that give individuals:
  
       - Choice
       - Creativity
       - Flexibility
  
  By tailoring packages of support to an individuals needs and aspirations we aim to be:
  
  Person Centred and Outcome Focussed.
  
  Our support providers offer a variety of skills and experience that can be based in their own homes or in the community. Opportunities could include:
  
       - Volunteering  
       - Re-cycling
       - Travel training
       - Lifeskills
       - Art and craft
       - Theatre
       - Gardening
       - Community projects
  

• Home from Hospital Service
  This provides support for service users when they are discharged from hospital or accommodation until they regain enough confidence to go home.
  

• Outreach support
  Shared lives can be part of the circle of support for people living in their own homes
  We can support individuals to:
  
       - Increase or retain levels of independence
       - Access the community
       - Budget
       - Learn lifeskills
       - Enjoy community facilities
  
  We will support people with what they need at the time they need it.

Apply Online

Please complete the form below then click submit to apply for services. Alternatively you can contact us using these details:

Worcestershire County Council
Shared Lives Scheme
Adult and Community Services
PO Box 589
Worcester
WR4 4AH

Tel: 01905 765622