Shared lives is a scheme that enables adults with learning disabilities or other care and support needs that make it harder for them to live independently, to live with a carer or carer and their family. 

Further information can be found on Camden's Shared Lives website.

The person with support needs who wishes to access the scheme is matched with an approved carer. The carer will then share their home, family and community life and provide care and support to the person with care needs. 

Some people move in full time with their shared lives carer, or on a more short-term basis including where they may be supported with respite.

The Shared lives schemes are highly successful across the country, over 11,000 people are supported by shard lives nationwide and is a great an alternative to traditional kinds of care, such as care homes or supported living.

Over 11,000 people are supported by shared lives nationwide.

• 97% people in shared lives felt they were part of the family most or all the time.
• 89% people felt that their shared lives carer’s support improved their social life.
• 85% people felt that their shared lives carer’s support made it easier for them to have friends.
• 89% people in shared lives felt involved with their community.
• 86% felt their shared lives carer’s support helped them have more choice in their daily life.
• 88% people felt their physical and emotional health had improved respectively.