Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives

13/07/2026

We are delighted to continue our partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council. We look forward to working closely with colleagues across commissioning and adult social care to further raise awareness of Shared Lives and ensure it becomes an even more established and valued part of the city’s support offer for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs.

Shared Lives Plus Community

Camphill Village Trust has been awarded the contract to continue delivering the Shared Lives service in Wolverhampton on behalf of the council.

Shared Lives is a unique form of social care for adults and young people aged 16 and over needing care and support. Individuals are carefully matched with trained Shared Lives carers who welcome them into their own homes, providing personalised support that promotes independence, wellbeing and inclusion, and supporting them to develop meaningful relationships.

Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adults, said: "Shared Lives enables people to maximise their independence, access community opportunities, and live as ordinary and fulfilling a life as possible.

"We want to be able to support more people through Shared Lives and maximise the potential of this highly successful model, and this new contract includes plans to significantly increase the number of people benefiting from the service over the coming years."

Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments below 👇

11/07/2026

Shared Lives Myth Busting

Post: ❌ Myth: You need special qualifications to be a Shared Lives Carer
✅ Fact: You need the right values, space, and a willingness to share your life 💛

❌ Myth: You have to do it full time
✅ Fact: There are flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle

❌ Myth: You have to do it alone
✅ Fact: You receive training and ongoing support from your scheme

Shared Lives is care worth talking about — real relationships, real impact.

👉 Could this be for you?

💬 Tell one person today and help bust the myths!

10/07/2026

💛 A Shared Lives Story Worth Reading

We had a great Shared Lives week this year - take a moment to read all about it and see the positive impact Shared Lives has on both the people supported and their carers.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/news/2026/shared-lives-week-2026-a-celebration-of-belonging-inclusion-and-community/

A Celebration of Belonging, Inclusion and Community by Reena Kaypee. Shared Lives Week 2026, held from 15th to 19th June, was a vibrant and heart‑warming celebration of everything that makes Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives so special. The week brought together carers, people who use the servic...

08/07/2026

Throw back to our filming last year, highlighting Jess and Subia's Shared Lives journey...

Find out how you can start your Shared Lives journey now - https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/become-a-shared-lives-carer/

06/07/2026

Could you make a difference?

You don't need previous care experience to become a Shared Lives Carer.

We are looking for people who are:
✔ Caring
✔ Patient
✔ Reliable
✔ Compassionate
✔ Good listeners
If these qualities describe you, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Contact us for an informal conversation.

03/07/2026

Did you know?

Shared Lives is a unique form of care and support where adults who need support share family and community life with a carefully matched Shared Lives Carer.
It's not residential care – it's about relationships, independence and belonging.

Learn more about becoming a Shared Lives Carer today - https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/our-locations/shared-lives-west-midlands/

✅ Message us for more information.

23/06/2026

☀️ With temperatures rising, we're reminding our Shared Lives carers and the people they support to take simple steps to stay safe and comfortable during the hot weather.

💧 Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day
🏠 Keep curtains, blinds and windows closed where the sun is strongest
❄️ Spend time in the coolest areas of your home
🚶 Avoid strenuous activity and try to stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
⚠️ Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and seek help if needed
💊 Make sure medicines are stored according to the manufacturer's instructions
📞 Review support and contingency plans in case the heat affects normal routines

Please check in on friends, family members and others who may be more vulnerable during periods of extreme heat.

Stay safe, stay cool and look after one another. ❤️

19/06/2026

Hi everyone. As we come to the end of Shared Lives Week, we want to take a moment to thank all our Shared Lives carers for the incredible work you do every single day. The care, stability, and kindness you provide make a real difference to the people you support, and we are truly grateful.

It’s also important to recognise the amazing people we support. Their individuality, strengths, humour, and resilience are at the heart of our Shared Lives community. They make our work meaningful, and it has been wonderful seeing them enjoy the week’s activities.

It’s been a fantastic week of celebrating you all. Thank you to everyone who joined our activities, Fun City on Tuesday, the coffee morning on Wednesday, and the relaxing picnic and garden activities at Ashfield Gardens yesterday. It was lovely to see so many of you, and lovely to see new carer applicants joining us and getting a feel for Shared Lives.

As mental health and wellbeing are so important, we are also sharing via WhatsApp a helpful webinar link: Calming the Anxious Mind – Health and Wellbeing. Please feel free to listen whenever it suits you.

Thank you again for everything you do. Happy Shared Lives Week and wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

19/06/2026

Shared Lives is all about connection and community 💬

This week has been a great reminder of how important it is just getting people together and spending time with each other.

We had a brilliant trip to Fun City – lots of laughter, a bit of chaos, and plenty of encouragement as people tried things they might not usually go for. It was just nice to see everyone relaxing and having a good time together.

Our coffee morning was a slower pace, but just as important. It gave people a chance to sit down, have a chat and catch up – carers, families and the people we support all in one space, getting to know each other a bit better.

We also made the most of the weather with a picnic at Ashfield Gardens. Simple, but really enjoyable – good food, fresh air, and good company. Those kinds of days always bring people together without any pressure.

None of this happens without the people we support, along with carers and families getting involved and supporting each other. It’s what makes Shared Lives what it is.

17/06/2026

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