Shared Lives Scheme (Adult Placement)
Shared Lives Carers offer support and care to a person who has a learning disability or autism or are vulnerable. The support takes place in the Carer's own home.
Carers may offer a home to people on a long term basis or respite support which may be a day, weekend or a few weeks stay.
Here are two people who are carers and use the Shared Lives Scheme:
Who is it for?
It is for Adults aged 18 years and over and who live in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Shared Lives Carers will help you to:
- Look after yourself
- Keep healthy and active
- Learn new skills
- Meet people
- Enjoy hobbies and support you with activities
- Manage your Money
- Share domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning
Here are two people who use the Shared Lives Scheme
How do I access the Shared Lives Scheme?
Speak to one of the social workers, they will talk to you and see if they can help you.
You can contact them on 020 8487 5315
You can read more information about the Shared Lives Scheme by the following links or download our Statement of Purpose here
(pdf, 730KB).
How to become a Shared Lives Carer
London Borough of Richmond is looking for Shared Lives Scheme Carers, where you share your home and daily life with an adult with a learning disability.
Find how to become a Shared Lives Scheme Carer.
