Shared Lives Shetland  

Shared Lives Shetland offers highly personalised support for Adults (18+) using a different approach. Participants are telling us that Shared Lives is making a very real difference to them, their wellbeing and overall health.

A recent unannounced Care Inspectorate Inspection graded us with four fives (Very Good) and no recommendations.

What's different about Shared Lives Shetland?

We use careful matching between a participant and a Shared Lives support worker/carer. Participants then enjoy a one-to-one session with the consistency of their support, based in and from the support workers/carers home. 

Using ordinary homes (with or without pets) is a key part of our sessions. Being based within the local community with options to explore outdoors or groups or work on a creative project or find your way to volunteering perhaps. The opportunity to share homemade lunch, get involved in local events or simply walking along the nearest beach - ordinary options which can bring peace and calmness or see you on your way to greater independence. 

Sessions are centred on shared interests, shared humour and understanding of what the person wants to achieve and agreeing the ways to do so. Agreeing how you are going to spend your time together. 

We are currently offering sessional support sessions (day & evening support) as well as growing our offer of overnights (sleep overs) providing respite for unpaid carers. We take time to get to know you and to explore who would be a good match for you. This can take a bit longer than other services however its central to long term success of the sessions. Different areas have different availability of support and we are continuing to recruit across Shetland. 

Registered and inspected by the Care Inspectorate, following the national health and social care standards and quality frameworks to ensure we provide a quality service. 

For more information on working with us or accessing the service -  please click on the list headings above (mobile) or adown the side (computer)

You can of course simply get in touch with Jane or Yhanna to explore what Shared Lives Shetland has to offer. 

Thankyou for visiting our pages and your interest in Shared Lives Shetland - operated by Shetland Community Connections SCIO (SCO48665) and registered by the Care Inspectorate CS2022000359.

  Call on - 01595 745093  or 07385965200

email - sharedlives@shetland.org 

 life is better when shared