Shared Lives Scheme (formerly Adult Placement)
This record is classed under Support in your home, Support services, Short breaks and respite care, Learning disability, Supported living, Day care and lunch clubs.
Service Provider Name | Shared Lives Scheme (formerly Adult Placement) |
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Service | Service for people with Learning disabilities Aged 16 + |
Address2 | Stoney Lane Day Centre |
Address3 | Summer Street |
Town | West Bromwich |
County | West Midlands |
Post Code | B71 4JA |
Where do they provide service from? | The scheme's office address is above |
Telephone | 0121 569 4467 |
sandwell_sharedlives@sandwell.gov.uk | |
Website | http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/sharedlives/ |
Contact position | Shared Lives Registered Manager, Shared Lives Co-ordinator |
Area covered | Borough of Sandwell |
Who is the service for? | All vulnerable adults |
Referral route | direct by phone or email to the Shared Lives Team |
Specific ethnic group? | No |
Summary of services | Shared Lives (Adult Placement) offers vulnerable adults the opportunity to live with a family in a long term placement or to have a short respite break in a family environment. They also offer day opportunities type support. |
When are the services run? | The services are tailored to assessed need including 24/7 support from host carers. |
Time details | Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm |
Remit | The service recruits people who live in Sandwell to be Shared Lives carers, opening up their home to adults with a learning disability to either live with them as part of the family, or to have short respite breaks in a family environment |
Chargeable service? | Yes |
Cost of service | various depending on the needs. |
Means tested | Not applicable |
Total capacity of service | Not applicable |
Transport Provided | Not applicable |
CQC Registered | Registered |
CQC website link | http://www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-403742589 |
Sandwell Approved List | Not applicable |
Location | |
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