A Plan for Me (Shared Lives)
There is a new service in East Lindsey called ‘A Plan for Me’. This is a long-term support planning initiative for people with learning disabilities living in the community—particularly those who have had little or no support from services and are currently cared for by relatives, with no future planning in place.
Shared Lives
Shared lives schemes support adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or other needs that make it harder for them to live on their own.
The schemes match someone who needs care with an approved carer. The carer shares their family and community life, and gives care and support to the person with care needs.
Some people move in with their shared lives carer, while others are regular daytime visitors. Some combine daytime and overnight visits.
The benefits of shared lives schemes
Sharing a home, family and community life with a shared lives carer lets you get to know and bond with the carer.
Before starting the scheme, you have the chance to get to know the shared lives carer and decide whether you want to spend time together.
People sometimes use a shared lives scheme as a way of learning the skills they need to live independently and to help them put down roots in the area or community before moving into a place of their own.
