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Kathryn retweeted
"Shared Lives is one of the most brilliant examples" of "choice and diversity in social care" - @Helen_Whately at @1adass #springseminar24 last week.
We couldn't agree more, #SharedLives is brilliant, and #BetterShared
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ALT Quote from Minister for Social Care Helen Whately. "When I talk about choice and diversity in social care and avoiding a one size fits all, I think Shared Lives is one of the most brilliant examples of that"
Homeshare so much.more than sharing a home together....
Speaking of raising intergenerational awareness - we were delighted by the feedback from this feature in the @Telegraph last week.
Loads of enquiries from people finding out about #Homeshare for the first time. #GIW24
Kathryn retweeted
#Homeshare brings together older people who have spare rooms, with people who need affordable accommodation who are happy to chat and lend a hand! 🏘️
To find out more, visit ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire…! 🔗
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Curious about becoming a #SharedLives carer? Explore our guide to learn more: bit.ly/3Twp6IR
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Fantastic article about #Homeshare in the @Telegraph today.
'I moved in with a pensioner for cheap rent – I didn't bargain on the social benefits' telegraph.co.uk/money/proper…
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Interested in learning about the benefits of #SharedLives for older adults?
Dive into our resources: bit.ly/3TwHcdO
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This is a very exciting and vital example of an innovation in the shared living sector. Cambridgeshire is developing #sharedlives for victims of domestic abuse and is recruiting carers right now: wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/2…
'It's been a life-changer". Not something you hear everyday but here are three examples where @Homeshare_UK have been the difference for people who are happy to support others in an intergenerational way...
New from @Telegraph, a fantastic article on the huge benefits Homeshare can bring to people who want to share their lives and homes. Great examples from @Homeshare_UK members @HomeshareOxon & @HomeshareG. telegraph.co.uk/money/proper…
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Loneliness and Isolation increase the risk of dementia(50%)stroke(32%),heart disease(29%),early death(26%).We all know someone who could benefit from companionship/low level support in their home help us to reach people who could benefit from @HomeshareUK
Wonderful news for Shared Lives and Homeshare services in England,enabling more people to access a models which supports people to live well in their community,as independently as possible with the right kind of tailored care and support @ImprovementCym @ADSSC_President
Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay, so we're resharing the news that #SharedLives and #Homeshare are set to benefit from a funding boost thanks to the @DHSCgovuk Accelerating Reform Fund.
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To mark the release of this round of @DHSCgovuk #AcceleratingReformFund money, Minister for Social Care @Helen_Whately visited a #SharedLives household in Oxfordshire.
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ALT A picture of a woman smiling above a quote which says: “We are committed to reforming adult social care and the release of this funding is a step towards delivering that transformation. I have seen first-hand how much of a difference initiatives like Shared Lives makes for people with care needs" Helen Whately, Minister for Social Care.
ALT A picture of a woman smiling above a quote which says: “I am always encouraged to be independent, so I often cook and bake for the household. The relationship we all have with Sarah is really special” Sammy, who lives with Shared Lives carer Sarah in Oxfordshire
ALT A picture of a woman smiling above a quote which says: “Sometimes the support offered in more formal settings just doesn’t work for people. They just don’t seem to fit. But everyone fits in shared lives.” – Sarah, Shared Lives Carer Oxfordshire
ALT A picture of a man smiling above a quote which says: “We are delighted that, thanks to DHSC funding, more people who draw on social care need will have the opportunity to experience the life-changing experience of living or regularly visiting a loving home, in their local community.“ Ewan King, CEO at Shared Lives Plus
Kathryn retweeted
Huge news for #SharedLives and #Homeshare today as @DHSCgovuk
release first #AcceleratingReformFund grants
News like this is definitely #BetterShared
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olderpeople.wales/news/guest… Shared Lives Plus are delighted that Homeshare Pilots in Wales - facebook.com/RhannuCartref/ and Shared Homes Swansea scvs.org.uk/shs are supporting older people to remain living in their own homes, stay safe and live well. @AgeCymru
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Pleased to share publication with the results of the @WHO #QualityRights etraining - huge impact on attitude change (≈40%) in line with reduced stigma and discrimination and a human rights based approach in mental health - qr.codes/NH9JLp
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We're #hiring!
We're looking for two people to join our Strategic Advice and Development team. A Senior Analyst and a Senior Researcher.
£35,505.13 per annum / full-time / 3 Years Fixed Term Contract / home-based with some travel around the UK
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Diolch @VoicesFromCare for our meeting today to discuss sharedlivesplus.org.uk how this could be a solution for care experienced young people. Supporting them on their journey to adulthood within a family home environment. Sharing home and family life with a Shared Lives carer
During the transition between foster care and adult services we must listen to young people + ensure their voices are heard. @SharedLivesPlus enables care experienced young people to have voice,choice+control over their lives @BASW @Barnardoscymru
Recently @JulieMorganLAB visited the Young Wales Festival.🎈
She spoke about Welsh Government’s ongoing work to ensure all children’s rights are respected.
It was a great opportunity to listen to young people’s views too. 👂
A chance to connect + hear about some fantastic work in parts of Wales where they're achieving #AgeFrendlyWales communities. A key priority to support unpaid carers is also being achieved in @SEWSLS with their Shared Lives community based Dementia service sharedlivesplus.org.uk/find-…
Thanks to all of our panel members for such an interesting and informative Q&A session exploring how we can make our vision of an #AgeFriendlyWales a reality.
Tackling loneliness, providing choice, enabling people to age actively watch this short film for more information
Want to know more about the 7 solutions of Homeshare?
Check out our video with Leeds Homeshare Co-ordinator Emma: youtu.be/GMi7O4xmO7c
@Homeshare_UK
#homeshareuknetwork #HomeshareWeek2023
Homeshare = Empowering, maintaining independence, sense of purpose, knowledge skills sharing and so much more. Supporting #agefriendlywales in Gwynedd and Swansea homeshareuk.org/
Eight new members are set to join the Homeshare UK network! Homeshare should be an option for everyone, and this is a positive towards this.
Read more: bit.ly/49AXybo