Cornerstone Shared Lives and Short Breaks Scottish Borders

Brief description:

Our Short Breaks service offers stability to families by lending additional support and a break from their caring responsibilities. This support is provided in our carers’ homes and can vary from one or two overnights to a week or longer, with tailored support which meets the individual needs of the person and their family

Organisation name:

Cornerstone Shared Lives & Short Breaks

Type of break:

Breaks in the home of another Family/Carer, Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes

Care needs catered for:

Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Mental Health

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

Type of accommodation:

Shared Lives carers share their home and family life with those who need support

Cultural needs catered for:

Cornerstone has a robust matching process which takes into account the skills of the carer to meet the needs of the person receiving support. Consideration is also given to the carer’s personal interests to ensure that they are compatible with the person being placed with them. This matching process is developed at a level and pace suitable for both carer and supported person, and takes into account the natural progression of getting to know the immediate family, extended family and the community as a whole

Full service description:

Shared Lives carers offer a safe, secure and stimulating family environment for the supported person within their home where they are included as part of their family and community which, in many cases, can lead to the individual naturally becoming a permanent part of a supportive family or for others a regular visitor.

The service provides day support, short breaks, transitional and long-term placements to individuals from 16yrs and over and can support a wide range of disabilities, conditions and other support needs. This includes people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, older adults and young people being supported to independent living.

Every placement is unique, and the matching process ensures that the support provided is tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes whilst creating a natural and supportive family environment.

All Shared Lives carers are assessed, trained and approved to offer this support and the Shared Lives Team monitor and oversee each arrangement to ensure the care and support is appropriate, effective and meaningful.

Organisation providing this information:

Shared Lives Plus

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

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