Shared Lives arrangements

See below some services that Shared Lives can provide to individuals.

Sessional support

We can provide support and care on an hourly basis. The support starts and finishes from a Shared Lives carers home and can be in the daytime or evening, weekdays, and weekends.

Daytime support

Offering individuals a range of activities at home or in the community during the day or evening. As a carer you can share your skills and interests with others, from cooking to getting out on public transport from the gym to rambling.

Short break (Respite)

There is also the option to look after an individual for one night or more. In this type of arrangement you will provide meals and accommodation, together with support and assistance.

Short-term care arrangement

Short-term care arrangements are when an individual stays with a Shared Lives carer for up to 3 months. There are many reasons an individual may only need to stay with a Shared Lives carer for a short period of time, which is monitored and reviewed with the individuals care team and ourselves. These arrangements can be because of:

step-down from hospital before moving back home or to residential care
a change in their current living situation resulting in them needing to be placed elsewhere in the interim period an arranged respite.

Long-term care arrangement

In this arrangement, an individual with care needs becomes a full-time member of a Shared Lives carer's household. They receive ongoing support, care, and accommodation within a family-like environment, for people with care and support needs who are looking for somewhere to live in a family environment. This is a good alternative to supported living or residential care as you will get to know the individual well and be able to offer consistent support. It can be a stepping-stone to living independently.

Contact us

You can contact us with any enquiries via:

Telephone: 01267 246890

Email: sharedlives@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Or alternatively, fill in our Carer Enquiry Form (opens in a new tab)

Shared Lives (Adult Placement)