Darlington Residents Invited to Open Their Homes Through Shared Lives Scheme

People across Darlington are being encouraged to consider opening their homes to adults who need extra support, as St Anne's launches a recruitment campaign to find 12 new Shared Lives carers.

The Shared Lives scheme offers an alternative to traditional care by matching adults who need support with people willing to share their home and everyday life. Rather than providing care in a formal setting, Shared Lives carers welcome someone into their household, helping them build independence while becoming part of family and community life.

No formal care qualifications or previous experience are needed. Instead, organisers are looking for people with a spare room, patience, reliability and a willingness to support someone in living a fuller, more independent life. Free training, ongoing support and careful matching are provided to ensure arrangements work well for everyone involved.