Shared Lives Plus Community

03/06/2026

Care worth talking about

This Shared Lives Week, Shared Lives Plus is encouraging everyone to help spread the word about Shared Lives.

One conversation can make a difference. By telling just one person about Shared Lives, you could help someone discover a life-changing opportunity.

To help raise awareness, we're hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday 18th June, 2–3pm. It's a great chance to learn more about Shared Lives and hear inspiring stories.

Find out more and sign up here:
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/06/03/shout-about-shared-lives-join-our-free-webinar-during-shared-lives-week/

Please share this post to help us reach more people and spread the word about Shared Lives.

29/05/2026

will take place Monday 15th June - Sunday 31st June!

It's our annual opportunity to celebrate all involved in Shared Lives.

Join us and help us spread the word, ‘Shout about Shared Lives’ and tell one person what Shared Lives means to you, or why you think more people should have the opportunity to be supported in a household.

29/05/2026

Today is your last chance to vote for our carer chairperson! Follow this link to the Shared Lives Plus website
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/05/21/voting-for-your-voice-carer-chair-is-now-open/

29/05/2026

Our ambassador Gracie will be on BBC Radio Sheffield around 11:40am this morning - tune in and hear all about her winning Frontline's Young People Award!

Congratulations Gracie.

Listen live to Radio Sheffield on BBC Sounds

28/05/2026

Shout about Shared Lives - care worth talking about!

Join us on Thursday 18th June 2-3pm for a FREE webinar during

Hear from panellists with lived experience of Shared Lives, Shared Lives carers and family members about their experiences and how if more people knew about it, more lives would change.

Share this link with as many people as possible so they can learn about
https://sharedlivesplus-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0K_dA5qYSjimeGbBWMJyTQ

27/05/2026

Voting is open for the position of carer chair, follow this link to the Shared Lives Plus website to read all about the candidates and have your say!
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/05/21/voting-for-your-voice-carer-chair-is-now-open/
Just complete the ballot form and email it over to [email protected].
Voting closes on the Friday 29th May.

26/05/2026

“Just because we’re diagnosed doesn’t mean you have to stifle our creativity.”

When Michael Booth was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 46, he was told writing a novel would be too difficult for someone living with dementia.

Now, Michael is a published author and will also be involved in developing the Live More with Shared Lives programme in Hartlepool. Live More supports people living with dementia earlier, before families reach crisis point, helping people stay connected to the things that matter to them through flexible, relationship-based support.

His debut novel, Forget Me Not: The Letter in the Headboard, is a haunting mystery set in a quiet coastal town, following a former Sergeant Major living with dementia as she becomes caught up in a murder investigation shaped by memory, identity and buried secrets.

Recently featured on BBC Look North, Michael hopes his story encourages people to look beyond a diagnosis and recognise that creativity, purpose and contribution do not disappear after dementia.

Find out more: https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/05/26/you-can-still-achieve-author-living-with-dementia-publishes-debut-novel/

21/05/2026

Are you a Shared Lives Plus member? Join us for our upcoming webinar!

Supporting young people with additional needs through transition
📅 Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
📍 Zoom webinar
Email [email protected] to secure your place.

Join Mary from our Care Leavers programme, alongside ambassadors with lived experience, for a powerful and thought provoking webinar exploring how we can better support young people with additional needs as they move from foster care through transition.

20/05/2026

“She’s got a new lease of life.”

This Dementia Action Week, we’re sharing Kath and her family’s story

With support from Shared Lives carer Elaine, Kath is getting back out into the community -visiting cafés, parks, garden centres and spending time doing the things she enjoys.

For her son Russell, the difference has been clear.

“She’s sprightlier,” he says. “Before, she was just sitting on the couch all day.”

Live More with Shared Lives helps people living with dementia stay active, connected and part of everyday life - while giving families regular, trusted support too.

Read Kath’s story here: https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/05/20/its-given-her-a-new-lease-of-life-how-live-more-is-supporting-kath-and-her-family/