Shared Lives East Lothian

Brief description:

Most of us think that home, family and friends are the most important things in life and this is also the case for people with support needs. Our Shared Lives service provides this for people who may otherwise live much more isolated and lonely lives. Most people are familiar with the fostering model of care and support for children; Shared Lives is a similar service but it is for adults.

Organisation name:

Shared Lives East Lothian

Type of break:

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

Care needs catered for:

Learning Disability, Mental Health, Physical Disability

Ages catered for:

Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Contact sharedlives@eastlothian.gov.uk 01620 827280

Type of accommodation:

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

Cultural needs catered for:

You will be matched with someone who respects or shares your cultural needs.

Full service description:

Shared Lives Carers open up their home and family life to include the adult with support needs. Examples include: helping the person with their every day care and health needs supporting people who are not ready for independent living who benefit from having a secure family base and support around to help to deal with day to day life practical help €“ meals, managing money, reminders to maintain good personal hygiene, supporting a balance of work and social life and to safely manage social media and friendships helping people to be part of the local community, taking part in local sports and volunteering, get around using public transport helping provide a routine and a supportive family to help build confidence and support with decision making and relationship building support to make choices and realise their potential

Organisation providing this information:

Shared Lives Plus

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

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