Shared Lives Fife

Brief description:

Shared Lives Fife provides family-based care in the homes of carers across Fife to adults, and older adults, with additional support needs including learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, dementia etc.

Organisation name:

Shared Lives Fife

Type of break:

Breaks in the home of another Family/Carer

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Carer Support, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Access is by referral through a social worker.

Type of accommodation:

Accommodation is with approved Shared Lives carers, within ordinary family homes, throughout Fife. The person receiving the service would have their own bedroom.

Full service description:

Shared Lives Fife has carers who provide support for a few hours a week; a short break in the carers home or living with a carer sharing their home. We aim to match families or individuals who are willing to share their homes, lives, interests, experience and skills with adults and older adults who need support to live their lives to the full. Shared Lives Fife is based on building relationships, as even a few hours a week can make a huge difference to someone’s life. It is very personalised and can give the individual more choice in their lives. Shared Lives Fife provides: Support for Short Breaks (either regular or one off breaks) to enable the main carer to have a break and giving the person with support needs a new experience within a family setting. Long Term support which offers a place living with a family for as long as this meets their needs, and the carer is able to provide the support. Day opportunities where someone is supported to access their local community, or work on their independent living skills.

Price information:

Please contact us for information on pricing and funding.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Shared Lives Fife carers are assessed, approved and supported by the Shared Lives Fife service. All carers have a PVG (protection of vulnerable groups) check. Shared Lives Fife is registered with and inspected by the Care Inspectorate and must work to National Care Standards.

Organisation providing this information:

Shared Lives Fife

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Care Inspectorate

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

Accommodation is within ordinary family homes within the community, throughout Fife. Specific support needs will be considered when a match with a carer is being explored.

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