What Shared Lives care is, who it's for, and how to refer someone who might benefit from the services.
Shared Lives is a support service where people aged 18 and over, with additional support needs live with an approved carer in their home as part of their family.
If you have support needs
Shared Lives could be for you if you're aged 18 or above and have:
- a learning disability
- autism
- mental health needs
- other disabilities or care and support needs
Visit Shared Lives to find out more and get in touch.
If you're interested in being a Shared Lives carer
Visit Become a Shared Lives carer to find out more about the role and how to contact us.
Refer someone to Shared Lives
If you're a care professional, family member or friend, you can refer someone to Shared Lives.
However they will need to have had a social work assessment first: Make a referral.
General enquiries
For general enquiries contact us using our online form:
Shared Lives inspections
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspects Bristol Shared Lives.
At the last inspection by the Care Quality Commission published on 6 January 2018. Bristol City Council Shared Lives was rated as Good.