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Excellent morning @houseofcommons.parliament.uk an inspiring #SharedLives event, spotlighting high quality social care - through relationships, belonging, and community that help people live life their way. Thanks @martinwrigley.bsky.social for hosting us and Shared Lives South West.

Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems And How To Tackle Them Different people have different opinions about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.

In his latest long read for The King’s Fund, @blimeysimon.bsky.social highlights six key problems for social care – and the opportunities to solve them.

We're glad to see #SharedLives recognised as a model that moves care away from institutions and back into communities.

Read more: bit.ly/3JclARu

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. So we want to highlight an amazing blog written by our very own @ewandking.bsky.social, discussing the lack of good quality support for people with Mental health issues and how we can use good practice to help overcome this problem.

Read it here: bit.ly/3VXUrEH

Trish, a Shared Lives carer, stands beside CB outside a brick building. CB holds a bottle of sparkling wine, and Trish holds a key, celebrating CB moving into her own flat. A purple “We are Shared Lives” logo appears in the top left corner, with a quote below that reads: “I want to say thank you to Trish because I know this would not have happened without her. She is the best carer and I love her.”

A huge congratulations to Trish Kavanagh, named Shared Lives Carer of the Year at the @islington-council.bsky.social Dignity in Care Awards.

Trish supported CB to grow in confidence, live independently, and celebrate who she is.

Read their story ➜ bit.ly/470yfPg

#SharedLives #SocialCare

Dilan soars to new heights with Shared Lives support With the support of his Shared Lives carer Melissa, Dilan took the controls of a light aircraft over Blackpool - building confidence, independence and memories for life.

Read his story: bit.ly/3IS8R6r

A young man sits in the cockpit of a small plane, smiling and giving a thumbs up. The view through the windscreen shows an airport runway with another aircraft in the distance. A circular logo on a purple background says “We are Shared Lives.”

Dilan stands smiling beside a small orange-and-white light aircraft, giving a thumbs-up. He’s wearing glasses, a dark jacket and grey jogging bottoms. A wire fence and airfield buildings are visible behind him. A purple circular logo in the corner reads “We are Shared Lives.”

A view from an aircraft window showing Blackpool Tower and the seafront below. The wing of the plane is visible in the foreground, with the town and coastline stretching into the distance. A purple circular logo in the corner reads “We are Shared Lives.”

✈️ Shared Lives helps people grow in confidence and independence - and sometimes, even take to the skies.

Dilan’s uplifting flight over Blackpool shows how the right support can broaden horizons.

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#SharedLives #PersonCentredCare

Val and Tony’s story shows how Shared Lives supports both people living with dementia and their families.

This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we celebrate ways to stay connected and supported.

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This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we’re celebrating friendship.

Liz & Kathy have found laughter and connection through #SharedLives in Moray – showing how thoughtful matching can transform lives.

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Independence, routines, and everyday joys - Mandy and her Shared Lives carer Sandra show how small, meaningful support can make a big difference.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia

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September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Dementia affects millions across the UK.

At Shared Lives Plus, we’re showing how community-based, relationship-focused support helps people live well and carers continue their vital role.
#SharedLives #DementiaAwareness #Dementia

Discover her story and our programme: sharedlivesplus.org....

Care leavers deserve support, stability, and independence. As Victoria says: “Make sure you have a good social network and the right people around you to talk to. You might feel like everything is falling apart but things can change for the better.”

#YMHD2025 #ShareSupport #CareLeavers 

#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek (12–19 Sept) celebrates carers across the UK.

In Shared Lives, carers open their homes, creating trusted relationships & stronger communities.

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Visit our website to read more about this work, and about the new online assesment tool lauched by UKST as part of #SepsisAwarenessMonth

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Five people die from #sepsis every hour in the UK.

Shared Lives Plus has been partnering with The UK Sepsis Trust to deliver training to #SharedLives schemes and carers. So that as many people as possible know how to spot the signs of sepsis.

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This #ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek we’re celebrating Peter, a Shared Lives carer in Westmorland & Furness.

From daily updates for families to creative activities (with help from his dog Sky), Peter shows how compassion transforms lives.

#SharedLives

Trying new things can make all the difference! Norman has explored cooking, nature walks, bowling, curling, and Boccia with #SharedLives support - building confidence, connections, and joy along the way.

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We are here – and we’re proud to stand with people with a learning disability across Scotland. In Scottish Learning Disability Week, we’re celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and helping build a Scotland where everyone belongs.

#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters @SCLDNews

This Scottish Learning Disability Week, we're shining a light on the barriers that still exist — and the potential that's being overlooked.
#IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 #InclusionMatters

🦄 This Scottish Learning Disability Week (8–14 September), we’re celebrating achievements that show the power of inclusion. Read J's story and see how inclusion transforms lives:
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Shared Lives Plus recently arranged two successful Department for Education visits with Chief Social Worker for Children and Families Isabelle Trowler, Care Leavers’ policy leads and other colleagues from the department, with our Shared Lives schemes in Telford and Oxfordshire.

Having a bit of time out from supporting a loved one living with dementia is a chance to recharge your batteries and get on with things. Live More in Greater Manchester with #SharedLives offers a weekly session of meaningful support for your loved one. livemoremanchester.o...

We've supported three exciting projects to grow #SharedLives schemes across England: 

- 23 new carers in Birmingham & Solihull 
- New support for young care leavers in Portsmouth 
- Strategic growth in Herefordshire 

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As the coalition of national voices of adult #socialcare providers, we welcome @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social CEO, @ewandking.bsky.social, as our Chair, 2025/26.
Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
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Shared Lives Plus's #careleavers programme aims for #SharedLives to be a top choice for care leavers with a learning disability, autism, or mental health challenges. Read about the success that Persona in Bury have had for young people leaving children’s care: sharedlivesplus.org....

Student nurses will now train in adult #socialcare settings including #SharedLives – gaining real experience in community care that helps people stay well at home. 
“Exactly the kind of care we need,” says Shared Lives Plus CEO Ewan King. sharedlivesplus.org.... #Nursingtraining

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