Welcome to Avalon Shared Lives. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, build meaningful relationships and feel part of their community.
Our Shared Lives service brings adults who need support together with carefully matched, approved carers who welcome them into their homes and everyday lives. It’s an approach built around people, offering the right support, opportunities and encouragement to help everyone make the most of life.
Shared Lives is a person-centred approach to care and support, bringing adults who need support together with carefully matched, approved carers in a family home.
It’s about sharing everyday life, from meals and hobbies to new experiences and time spent in the community. Every arrangement is shaped around the individual, helping them build confidence, develop independence and enjoy life on their own terms.
At Avalon, we believe Shared Lives is about more than support. It’s about genuine relationships, a sense of belonging and the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.
Living with a Shared Lives carer as part of their household, with ongoing support and a place to call home.
Spending time with a Shared Lives carer for a shorter period, providing a change of scene, new experiences and a break for families and existing support networks.
Enjoying activities, developing skills and spending time with a Shared Lives carer without staying overnight.
Shared Lives is for adults aged 16 and over who would benefit from additional support to live fulfilling and independent lives.
This can include people with:
Support is always tailored to the individual. We’ll take the time to understand someone’s needs, interests, personality and aspirations to help find the right match.
Avalon provides Shared Lives support across a growing number of communities in Yorkshire and the North of England.
Our local teams work closely with carers, people supported, families and local authority partners to make sure support is rooted in the communities where people live.
We currently provide Shared Lives services in:
We’re proud to be growing our presence and creating more opportunities for people to benefit from Shared Lives in their local communities.
Could you open your home and share your life with someone who would benefit from your support?
Find out mote about becoming a Shared Lives Carer, including what's involved, the rewards and support, and how to apply.
Whether you're exploring Shared Lives for yourself, supporting someone else or working in a professional capacity, we'd love to hear from you.
Our team can answer your questions, explain how the service works and help you understand the next steps.
Have questions about Shared Lives?
Visit our FAQs for answers to some of the most common questions about the service, how it works and what to expect.
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