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After taking part in a research study to explore how the Shared Lives model, could complement our existing resources, Camphill Village Trust established the Shared Lives West Midlands Scheme in March 2017.

The Stourbridge Community was chosen both for its urban location in supporting the recruitment of new Carers, and also the new Scheme is able to connect to already established networks, access wider resources and take part in community social events.

Building connections

In September 2018, we began our contract to deliver a Shared Lives service in partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.

In Summer 2022, the scheme developed across the region after they were successfully awarded the contract to work across the City of Wolverhampton. Kate Morgan is the Registered Manager of Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives.

“Having worked within Shared Lives since 2007, I have seen the sector grow and develop, and have a huge passion for this unique model of care that offers real person centred care and support. Everyone has the right to enjoy Shared Lives, the difference that kindness, stable relationships and ordinary home life make is amazing. By joining a Shared Lives Scheme, caring people can build a paid career from their own home, doing a role they love..”

Throughout England there are about 8.500 people being supported through the Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives Scheme, we support carers right across the Black Country, currently supervising almost 70 households who provide arrangements to people with a variety of additional and complex needs.

 

Working in partnership with Dudley and Wolverhampton Council, we are committed to expanding the service significantly across the region and providing supportive arrangements to people who previously would have otherwise been referred to a long-term hospital or residential care establishments. The scheme has a long track record going back many years, as it enables individuals to remain in the community, where people are known to lead longer, healthier and happier futures.

We are now proud to announce we are working alongside Walsall Council, to further develop their Shared Lives Scheme and offer more choice to the residents of the Borough.

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Latest Shared Lives West Midlands News

A Shared Lives Friendship; Shane and Aaron

24th September 2023

A Shared Lives Friendship; Shane and Aaron

Colleen and her husband Malcom have worked as foster carers, and Shared Lives Carers for...

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Empowering Lives and Embracing Opportunities

15th June 2023

Empowering Lives and Embracing Opportunities

A Social Care Student's Perspective on Camphill Village Stourbridge Community As a social care student...

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Key Contact Information

Phone: 01384 441505

Email: sharedlives@cvt.org.uk

Address: Eagle House, St John’s Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1HE


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