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    The Shared Lives scheme provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities through matched placements with approved Shared Lives carers. Carers provide long-term accommodation, short-term respite care, and daytime support in their homes. Carers are reimbursed and receive training to support vulnerable adults. The scheme aims to help people live independently in their communities. Interested individuals can contact the Shared Lives team to learn more about becoming an approved carer.

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    The Shared Lives scheme provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities through matched placements with approved Shared Lives carers. Carers provide long-term accommodation, short-term respite care, and daytime support in their homes. Carers are reimbursed and receive training to support vulnerable adults. The scheme aims to help people live independently in their communities. Interested individuals can contact the Shared Lives team to learn more about becoming an approved carer.

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    The Shared Lives scheme provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities through matched placements with approved Shared Lives carers. Carers provide long-term accommodation, short-term respite care, and daytime support in their homes. Carers are reimbursed and receive training to support vulnerable adults. The scheme aims to help people live independently in their communities. Interested individuals can contact the Shared Lives team to learn more about becoming an approved carer.

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    SharedLives

    Could YOU be a Shared Lives carer?


    Shared Lives provides support for older people and adults with disabilities

    Rotherhams Shared Lives Scheme


    Supporting adults who need extra help in life

    www.rotherham.gov.uk

    Shared Lives
    What is Shared Lives?
     It offers opportunities for adults to live or spend time with Shared Lives carers and their families as valued members of their own communities  Older people and adults with disabilities are provided with individually tailored support to help them to live as independently and safely as possible

    Shared Lives offers


     Long term accommodation and support in the carers home  Short break respite care in the carers home  Day time support, befriending and social activities using the carers home as a base

    What does the scheme provide?


     Payments and expenses carers are classed as self employed with favourable tax concessions  You will receive appropriate support and training to help you. It usually takes about three to six months to become an approved Shared Lives carer  People using the scheme and Shared Lives carers are carefully matched to take into account everyones interests and lifestyles

    People who are supported by carers include:


     People with a learning disability  People with a physical disability  People with sensory needs  Older people

    Tel: 302821 or 302822 Or email: sharedlives@rotherham.gov.uk

    Could I be a Shared Lives carer?


    You dont need to be an expert - the most important skills are warmth, respect and patience You need to have the time, energy and commitment to support a vulnerable adult You can be single, a couple, with or without children We welcome carers from all backgrounds, with varied interests and experiences If you would like to know more about Shared Lives, please contact us By post: Shared Lives, c/o Learning Disability Service, 220, Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham S65 2QU. Tel: 302821 or 302822 Or email: sharedlives@rotherham.gov.uk www.rotherham.gov.uk
    Ref. XXXXX / Mar 11 www.rbtcreative.co.uk Tel 01709 823583 Photographs courtesy of Speakup and shutterstock

    If you or someone you know needs help to understand or read this document, please contact us: (01709) 302821/302822 sharedlives@rotherham.gov.uk Minicom: 01709

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