Could Shared Lives be for you?

Do you want to make a difference and help adults with additional needs to live independently?

If so, Hartlepool Shared Lives might be for you.

As a Shared Lives Provider you share you home and family life with a person who needs some care and support, helping them to develop or maintain independent living skills and friendships and live as part of the local community in a safe and supportive environment.

You can decide if you want to provide short-term, long-term or emergency care for up to three people at a time.

Shared Lives – which is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission - welcomes people of all ages (18+) and all walks of life. All that’s asked is that you have a spare bedroom, a safe, clean and comfortable home, a caring personality and the desire to make a difference.

In return you’ll receive an allowance to help you meet the needs of the person in your care and contribute to your household bills.

To find out more, call Alison Urwin on 07786 027139 or email shared.lives@durham.gov.uk