When people hear about Shared Lives, they often imagine someone moving into a carer's home full-time. But Shared Lives can be much more flexible than that.
People who use adult day services in Wirral could benefit from more choice, more opportunities in their local communities and continued specialist support after councillors approved a phased approach to transforming the service.
The future of adult day services in Wirral will be discussed by councillors at the next Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, as part of ongoing work to make sure support continues to meet the needs of residents now and in the future.
When Lynne started planning her wedding, there was one thing she couldn't stop worrying about – who would care for her dad, Harold. For Lynne, Shared Lives offered something different.
Have you ever thought about using your home and your time to help someone live more independently? Shared Lives is a council-run, CQC regulated service in Wirral that matches carers with adults who need a bit of support
More people in Wirral are getting quicker help and support to stay healthy and independent, as adult social care services continue to improve and respond to the needs of local residents.
Wirral Council and the NHS are working together to help more people stay independent at home and leave hospital sooner, with new plans set to build on progress already being made across local health and care services.
Residents across Wirral came together to learn more about dementia, show support for those affected, and take simple steps to make everyday life easier for thousands of local residents.
As part of Dementia Action Week, a tour bus will be visiting Birkenhead on Tuesday 19 May, giving residents the chance to better understand what everyday life can be like for someone living with dementia.
Families who rely on short breaks at Tollemache Road can be reassured that the service will continue over the next year, providing stability and peace of mind for adults with learning disabilities and autism, and the carers who support them.
Wirral’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee will meet next week to examine proposals to create a new Corporate Carer Working Group aimed at strengthening how the council supports adults with care and support needs across the borough.
Wirral residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Adult Day Services as the Council launches a public consultation on how support is delivered across the borough.
