Shared Lives

Everything you need to know about Shared Lives – watch our new videos

Published on Friday 21 June 2024 at 1:43 pm

Have you ever wondered what exactly the Shared Lives scheme is?

We’ve put together three handy short videos to explain everything about the programme – and to introduce you to some of our fantastic Shared Lives carers and service users.

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Sharing lives is a big success

Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 3:18 pm

A Blackburn woman has told how her family has been transformed through Blackburn with Darwen Councils Shared Lives programme

Rachel Ryan offers support to Faye, who has learning difficulties, as a Shared Lives carer, a scheme which provides vulnerable adults the chance to live with families or individuals who can offer support and encouragement so that they can live as independently as possible.

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