Shared Lives Plus
@sharedlivesplus.bsky.social
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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.
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.
In his latest long read for The King’s Fund, @blimeysimon.bsky.social highlights six key problems for social care – and the opportunities to solve them.
We're glad to see #SharedLives recognised as a model that moves care away from institutions and back into communities.
Read more: bit.ly/3JclARu
We're glad to see #SharedLives recognised as a model that moves care away from institutions and back into communities.
Read more: bit.ly/3JclARu
Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems And How To Tackle Them
Different people have different opinions about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In his latest long read for The King’s Fund, @blimeysimon.bsky.social highlights six key problems for social care – and the opportunities to solve them.
We're glad to see #SharedLives recognised as a model that moves care away from institutions and back into communities.
Read more: bit.ly/3JclARu
We're glad to see #SharedLives recognised as a model that moves care away from institutions and back into communities.
Read more: bit.ly/3JclARu
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. So we want to highlight an amazing blog written by our very own @ewandking.bsky.social, discussing the lack of good quality support for people with Mental health issues and how we can use good practice to help overcome this problem.
Read it here: bit.ly/3VXUrEH
Read it here: bit.ly/3VXUrEH
“Whilst we are more aware today of mental health, we are not yet providing good quality support to all who need it. We want to share good practice to help overcome this problem.” – The Care Provider A...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. So we want to highlight an amazing blog written by our very own @ewandking.bsky.social, discussing the lack of good quality support for people with Mental health issues and how we can use good practice to help overcome this problem.
Read it here: bit.ly/3VXUrEH
Read it here: bit.ly/3VXUrEH
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
Val and Tony’s story shows how Shared Lives supports both people living with dementia and their families.
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we celebrate ways to stay connected and supported.
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This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we celebrate ways to stay connected and supported.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
How Shared Lives transforms lives for people with dementia: Val’s story - Shared Lives Plus
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Val and Tony’s story shows how Shared Lives supports both people living with dementia and their families.
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we celebrate ways to stay connected and supported.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we celebrate ways to stay connected and supported.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we’re celebrating friendship.
Liz & Kathy have found laughter and connection through #SharedLives in Moray – showing how thoughtful matching can transform lives.
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Liz & Kathy have found laughter and connection through #SharedLives in Moray – showing how thoughtful matching can transform lives.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
A Shared Life in Moray: how the matching process brings friendship, fun and belonging - Shared Lives Plus
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September 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we’re celebrating friendship.
Liz & Kathy have found laughter and connection through #SharedLives in Moray – showing how thoughtful matching can transform lives.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
Liz & Kathy have found laughter and connection through #SharedLives in Moray – showing how thoughtful matching can transform lives.
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
Independence, routines, and everyday joys - Mandy and her Shared Lives carer Sandra show how small, meaningful support can make a big difference.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
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#WorldAlzheimersMonth #SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
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Growing Shared Lives for people living with dementia: Mandy and Sandra - Shared Lives Plus
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September 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Independence, routines, and everyday joys - Mandy and her Shared Lives carer Sandra show how small, meaningful support can make a big difference.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
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#WorldAlzheimersMonth #SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia
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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
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
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
🦄 This Scottish Learning Disability Week (8–14 September), we’re celebrating achievements that show the power of inclusion. Read J's story and see how inclusion transforms lives:
sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/09/04/f... #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social
sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/09/04/f... #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social
From isolation to gold medals – J’s transformation celebrated in Scottish Learning Disability Week - Shared Lives Plus
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September 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🦄 This Scottish Learning Disability Week (8–14 September), we’re celebrating achievements that show the power of inclusion. Read J's story and see how inclusion transforms lives:
sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/09/04/f... #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social
sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/09/04/f... #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social
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...
We've supported three exciting projects to grow #SharedLives schemes across England:
- 23 new carers in Birmingham & Solihull
- New support for young care leavers in Portsmouth
- Strategic growth in Herefordshire
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
- 23 new carers in Birmingham & Solihull
- New support for young care leavers in Portsmouth
- Strategic growth in Herefordshire
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
Growing Shared Lives through local innovation - Shared Lives Plus
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September 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We've supported three exciting projects to grow #SharedLives schemes across England:
- 23 new carers in Birmingham & Solihull
- New support for young care leavers in Portsmouth
- Strategic growth in Herefordshire
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
- 23 new carers in Birmingham & Solihull
- New support for young care leavers in Portsmouth
- Strategic growth in Herefordshire
Read more: sharedlivesplus.org....
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As the coalition of national voices of adult #socialcare providers, we welcome @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social CEO, @ewandking.bsky.social, as our Chair, 2025/26.
Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
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Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As the coalition of national voices of adult #socialcare providers, we welcome @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social CEO, @ewandking.bsky.social, as our Chair, 2025/26.
Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
www.careprovideralli...
Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
www.careprovideralli...
Shared Lives Plus's #careleavers programme aims for #SharedLives to be a top choice for care leavers with a learning disability, autism, or mental health challenges. Read about the success that Persona in Bury have had for young people leaving children’s care: sharedlivesplus.org....
Local learning and success for young people leaving children’s care in Bury - Shared Lives Plus
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September 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Shared Lives Plus's #careleavers programme aims for #SharedLives to be a top choice for care leavers with a learning disability, autism, or mental health challenges. Read about the success that Persona in Bury have had for young people leaving children’s care: sharedlivesplus.org....
Student nurses will now train in adult #socialcare settings including #SharedLives – gaining real experience in community care that helps people stay well at home.
“Exactly the kind of care we need,” says Shared Lives Plus CEO Ewan King. sharedlivesplus.org.... #Nursingtraining
“Exactly the kind of care we need,” says Shared Lives Plus CEO Ewan King. sharedlivesplus.org.... #Nursingtraining
Student nurses set for skills boost through new adult social care placements – including Shared Lives - Shared Lives Plus
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August 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Student nurses will now train in adult #socialcare settings including #SharedLives – gaining real experience in community care that helps people stay well at home.
“Exactly the kind of care we need,” says Shared Lives Plus CEO Ewan King. sharedlivesplus.org.... #Nursingtraining
“Exactly the kind of care we need,” says Shared Lives Plus CEO Ewan King. sharedlivesplus.org.... #Nursingtraining
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August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There's 1 week left to get your nominations in! sharedlivesplus.org....
Our partnership with @hfdscouncil.bsky.social #SharedLives scheme delivered a strategic roadmap for growth, boosting visibility & impact. Hilary Hall(DASS): "Shared Lives Plus …gave a kick start to transformation, showing the art of the possible." sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/06/24/d...
Driving Shared Lives growth in Herefordshire - Shared Lives Plus
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August 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our partnership with @hfdscouncil.bsky.social #SharedLives scheme delivered a strategic roadmap for growth, boosting visibility & impact. Hilary Hall(DASS): "Shared Lives Plus …gave a kick start to transformation, showing the art of the possible." sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2025/06/24/d...
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