Shared lives is a national scheme that offers a unique and community based model of care
Surrey Choices run a Shared Lives Scheme in Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Shared Lives Carers open their home, family and community life to sharing it with an adult in
An arrangement can be long term, where customers live with the Carer, stay
community. Carers are matched to their needs and these will be linked with a home that suits
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Shared Lives works specifically with disabled people, autistic people, older people, those with
sensory needs, those with mental health problems and those with support needs, whatever
As a Shared Lives Carer, you would share your home with an adult that has been matched
arrangement or a short-term break. You may also just provide occasional respite care, or you
may spend one or two days a week with the person you are helping, rather than them living
As a Shared Lives Carer you will be paid by us depending on the type of care you are offering.
You will be self-employed, so you will need to register as self-employed and pay tax and
There are special tax arrangements for Shared
Lives Carers known as qualifying care relief and this does not prevent you from working in
We will give you all the information, training and support you require to support someone
Telephone: 01483 806522