How to access Shared Lives
If you have a disability, or a care need, and you live in Knowsley you may be able to use the Shared Lives service.
A care manager from Knowsley Adult Social Care will complete an assessment of need with you.
If you and your care manager feel that Shared Lives may be right for you, they will contact us on your behalf. If you do not have a care manager you, or your family, can contact the Knowsley Access Team on 0151 443 2600 to request one.
If you’re suitable for the scheme, we’ll match you to a carer. You’ll both have the chance to get to know each other at your own pace before making any commitments.
How you will meet your carer
You will be visited by a Shared Lives worker, who will complete a form about how you wish to be supported together, this is called the Service User Plan. You will then meet the person who we think may be suitable to support you either in your home or the home of the Shared Lives Carer. If you are both happy you will agree to start a partnership.
What your carers role will be
You can continue with your usual activities, or you might want to get involved in the carers’ activities or family life.