Shared lives carers go the whole hog to support service user
RC is a Shared Lives service user who has been volunteering at a not-for-profit sanctuary for pigs that have been rescued from different situations.
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Inspirational carers in Kirklees who open up their homes to support young people and adults, are being celebrated this week
Shared Lives is a unique caring arrangement enabling more than 14,000 people across the UK with a learning or physical disability, mental ill health, dementia or other ongoing needs, to share their carer’s home and family life.
Read moreShared Lives Plus Conference – Kirklees recognised for fantastic work
Representatives from Kirklees Shared Lives and schemes, carers and service users from across the country celebrated human rights at a stunning UK award ceremony in Liverpool last week.
Read moreMental health awareness – a personal reflection
“We need to give more people a chance of happiness, like the happiness that Shared Lives gave to me”
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