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Ategi provide person-centred support to people who need support to live their best life.

English translation below

Mae Ategi wedi bod yn cefnogi ac yn grymuso pobl trwy ein gwasanaethau i gyflawni newidiadau cadarnhaol yn eu bywydau ers bron i 30 mlynedd. Rydym yn ymfalchïo mewn bod yn elusen gyfeillgar gydag enw da am gynnig cymorth o ansawdd rhagorol. Mae gennym dîm ymroddedig o staff, ymddiriedolwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a rhwydwaith o ofalwyr Rhannu Bywydau annibynnol anhygoel, yn ogystal â'r llu o bobl y mae Ategi yn eu cefnogi.

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Ategi has been supporting and empowering people through our services to achieve positive changes in their lives for nearly 30 years. We pride ourselves on being a friendly charity with a reputation for offering excellent quality support. We have a committed team of staff, trustees, volunteers and a network of amazing independent Shared Lives carers, as well as the many people Ategi supports. We are passionate about the development of our dedicated staff and Shared Lives carers, and, through careful recruitment and training, we ensure that our values and approach is embedded in all the support we provide.

10/10/2026

💜 Shared Lives. A little more connection, a lot more possibility.

Shared Lives brings people together in a way that can make a real difference to everyone involved.

For the person receiving support, it can mean greater independence, new experiences, growing confidence and a place where they feel they truly belong.

For the Shared Lives carer, it can mean building a meaningful relationship, sharing everyday moments and seeing someone flourish as they discover what’s possible.

And for families and communities, it means stronger connections, greater understanding and the reassurance that people can live life their way, with the right support around them.

From sharing a meal or enjoying a favourite hobby to discovering new interests and achieving personal goals, it's often the everyday moments that mean the most. 💛

Could Shared Lives be your next chapter?

You don't need previous experience – just a willingness to share your home, your time and your life. Ategi will be there with guidance, training and ongoing support.

👉 Find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer: https://ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer/

07/10/2026

A lovely day of connection 💛

Ategi Shared Lives recently brought carers, the people we support and members of our team together at the beautiful Denbies W**e Estate, in .

With sunshine, good company, plenty of cake and lots of conversation, it was a chance to catch up, share experiences, celebrate achievements and make new connections.

Most of all, it was a lovely reminder of what makes Shared Lives so special: people, relationships and a sense of belonging.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success. We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to come together. 💜

06/10/2026

You don’t need to have worked in care to become a Shared Lives carer.

Steve is a great example.

After 27 years in aviation, Steve wanted to do something that could make a real difference to someone else’s life. He had no professional care experience, but he did have experience of opening his home, supporting people through difficult times and helping them build confidence and independence.

And Steve knows he doesn’t have to do it all on his own.

As part of becoming an Ategi Shared Lives carer, he has completed training in safeguarding, health and safety, mental capacity and financial guidance. He’s also open about the areas where he needs to learn more — and ready to keep learning with support from Ategi.

“I’m looking forward to developing a positive relationship with the person I’m supporting.”

Shared Lives isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to listen, learn and support someone to live their life, their way.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t have the right experience”, Steve’s story might make you think again.

Shared Lives could be your next chapter.

Find out more, visit us at:
https://www.ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer/

05/10/2026

Help protect the people around you this winter 💛

As the colder months arrive, getting your annual flu vaccination is one simple way to help protect yourself, the people you support and your colleagues.

Flu can be more serious for people who are vulnerable to illness. And having your vaccination can help reduce the risk of catching and spreading flu, while also helping to reduce the severity of symptoms if you do become unwell.

Book your flu vaccination as soon as you can.

A small step can make a big difference – helping us look after ourselves, each other and the people who rely on our support.

03/10/2026

Know someone who could make a great Shared Lives carer?
. . someone who's kind, patient, has a spare room and wants to make a difference?

Sometimes, the people who know us best are the ones who spot our potential.

If you’re an Ategi Shared Lives carer and know someone who could open their home and share their life with someone who needs support, why not introduce them to Shared Lives?

And there’s something in it for you too. 💜

Refer a friend who becomes an approved Shared Lives carer and you could receive £500.

It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us find more amazing people who can make a real difference.

Find out how the Refer a Friend scheme works, visit: https://ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer/refer-a-friend-to-shared-lives/

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26/09/2026

A new chapter for learning disability support in Wales 💜

The has published its new Learning Disability Transformation Programme, alongside an updated Quality Statement setting out its vision for improving services and support for people with a learning disability.

We welcome this renewed commitment. There are some really important ambitions here – helping people have more choice, independence and opportunities, and making sure support works better for people and their communities.

The vision is an important first step.

We look forward to seeing it develop into practical action and positive changes that make a real difference to people’s everyday lives.

At Ategi, we’ll continue doing our part: listening to the people we support, working with families, carers and partners, and finding ways to create more opportunities for people to live life their way.

There’s a lot to do. But this is a fresh opportunity to make a real difference – and that’s something we’re ready for.

23/09/2026

When children grow up and fly the family nest, life can suddenly feel a little different.

For Lorna, that change brought something unexpected: space.

Space in her home. Space in her everyday life. And space in her heart.

Rather than seeing an empty room, Lorna saw an open door – and discovered Shared Lives.

Opening her home to someone else has brought new meaning to the ordinary moments of everyday life. The conversations, the laughter, the small achievements and the quiet moments of simply being together.

For Lorna, it's those small moments that make it all worthwhile.

“Even when the small achievements that we achieve in here together, it makes me feel like, you know what? This is so well worth it.”

Shared Lives isn't about having all the answers. It's about having something to share – your time, your home, your experience and your everyday life.

Could there be room in your life for someone else?

Read Lorna's story and discover more about becoming a Shared Lives carer with Ategi: https://ategi.org.uk/news-and-blogs/opening-the-door-to-something-new/

18/09/2026

A lifelong family connection. ❤️

For Dante, turning 18 didn’t mean leaving behind the people and place he knew as home.

Dante had been part of Jodie and David’s family for many years through foster care. As he approached adulthood, they wanted to make sure the strong relationships they had built could continue.

Moving from fostering to Shared Lives meant Dante could remain living with Jodie and David — the people he knew and trusted — while developing his independence, confidence and opportunities as a young adult.

For Jodie and David, it meant continuing to support someone who had become an important part of their family.

It’s a story about belonging, trust and the difference that a familiar home and genuine relationships can make.

👉 For more pictures, and to read Dante, Jodie and David’s story so far, visit:
https://www.ategi.org.uk/news-and-blogs/a-lifelong-family-connection-through-shared-lives/

And perhaps their story will make you think…
Could you become a Shared Lives carer?

You don’t need to have worked in care before. If you have time to share, a caring nature and space in your life for someone else, Shared Lives could be your next chapter.

👉 Find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer with Ategi, visit:
https://www.ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer/

15/09/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys take us back to where it all began. ❤️

For Alan, a trip to the was much more than a holiday.

It was a chance to return to a place he remembered visiting with his mum and dad as a child. He revisited Sandown, travelled on the steam railway and visited Osborne House – bringing cherished memories back to life.

At his childhood church, Alan chose to light a candle for his mum and dad. A simple moment, but one that meant so much.

Stories like Alan’s show what Shared Lives can make possible: having the right support to make choices, enjoy new experiences and live life in a way that feels meaningful to you.

And behind those experiences are Shared Lives carers who open their homes, share their lives and support someone to live more independently – with Ategi there to provide guidance, training and ongoing support.

Could you be part of someone’s story?

You don’t need to be a professional carer. You need to be caring, have enough time to share, and, for longer-term or short-break arrangements, a spare room in your home.

Find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer with Ategi:
ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer

11/09/2026

🎂🖤 Happy 21st birthday, Shayla! 🖤🎂

There was plenty of love, laughter and a little bit of Goth style in Ammanford recently, as Shayla celebrated her 21st birthday surrounded by those closest to her.

Shayla, who has a passion for all things Goth, was delighted with her birthday cake – and it was the perfect centrepiece for a very special celebration. 🎉

Shayla has lived with her long-term Shared Lives carers, Iris and Alun Davies, since October 2023.

Together, they’ve created a home filled with the everyday moments that make life special – and this was certainly one of them.

Here’s to your 21st birthday Shayla – and to many more happy moments, shared together. 🖤🎂✨

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Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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