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Jack and Rose are Shared Lives carers in York. We spoke to them about the life changing support they have provided to Robyn, who lives...
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Aug 23, 20233 min read
Dianne's Shared Lives Journey
Dianne is a Shared Lives carer supported by Avalon Group, providing long term placements and personalised short breaks in a safe, family...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read
From Fostering to Shared Lives - The importance of family care
Grant has a long history of offering a loving family setting to those who need it. Starting out child minding alongside his late wife...
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James Plummer
Apr 28, 20233 min read
Shared Lives part of the Roadmap to Care Reform
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has published a report detailing what it believes is the way to secure the...
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James Plummer
Jan 6, 20233 min read
James wins National Shared Lives Award
James Harris from Botton village is the winner for this year’s Human Rights Award for free expression at the national Shared Lives...
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May 1, 20221 min read
Support for Shared Lives carers supporting young people
Avalon has partnered with Parents Plus to support Shared Lives carers of young people with a learning disability. We are offering free,...
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Jul 14, 20213 min read
Unprecedented growth in unprecedented times - Shared Lives recruitment
It’s no secret that recruiting in social care is a tricky kettle of fish. And while every single one of us has had to adapt to the impact...
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May 25, 20212 min read
What is it like to have a full-time placement?
By Sarah Cattell "Adapting to family life was hard, but we now enjoy birthdays and Christmas together. This was quite overwhelming from...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
A day in the life...
...of day support with Shared Lives. By Sarah Cattell - Avalon Shared Lives carer in Doncaster Day support is about supporting our...
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James Plummer
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Doncaster Needs You
Could you join the growing community of Shared Lives carers in Doncaster and change the lives of local people? Doncaster is one of the...
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