How the Shared Lives Service works
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How Shared Lives can work for you
Shared Lives can provide you with different options of support based on your circumstances.
Options include day support where you can visit your Shared Lives Carer during the day to enjoy various activities such as baking, arts and crafts or walks in the park.
Overnight support is where you can visit your Shared Lives Carer and stay overnight for a few nights or in a regular arrangement.
This could be an ideal option for when you need a break from your main care provider, or if you would like to take it step by step in your Shared Lives journey.
Live in support is where you move into your Carer’s home and share in their life completely.
Be in control of your care
We get to know you by discussing your care and support needs, your interests, and hobbies, goals, and aspirations.
We will then match you based on your compatibility with highly skilled Shared Lives Carers.
You will have the opportunity to meet and spend time with your Shared Lives Carer, in their home, before committing to an arrangement.
You control the pace of your Shared Lives journey. For example, you can choose to start off with Day Support, move on to overnight stays, and then move in with Shared Lives Carer.
Our 4 step process:
- understand your needs
- find out your living expectations
- match you with a Carer who’s right for you
- get you settled in
Your Shared Lives Carer
The Shared Lives Carers we match you with go through an assessment process before they are approved as Shared Lives Carers.
Some of the checks we carry out include assessments of their home, vehicles, employment, and health.
They are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked, referenced, and carefully assessed and are reviewed annually.
All Carers are regularly supervised and trained according to the standards covered in the care certificate.
We have a diverse group of Carers; from various backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and religions, who we are able to match you with.
Contact us
Email: Shared.Lives@barnet.gov.uk
Telephone: 0208 359 3576