Overview
Shared Lives is an arrangement where people who need support to live independently can live with individuals or families in their homes.
If you’d like to become a Shared Lives carer, you will get training and support from the Shared Lives scheme.
Shared Lives carers may provide:
- Long-term care – a placement for somebody to live with you in your own home as part of your family
- Respite care – a place to stay in your family home as a short break or holiday
- Flexible support – respite for a couple of hours or support for someone during the day
As a self employed Shared Lives carer, you will be paid for the care and support you provide and the room and board for the person who comes to stay with you.