Shared Lives Oldham
Life is better shared!
Our Offer
Through its network of Shared Lives Carers, the Shared Lives Oldham scheme supports and enables people to live a happy and fulfilling family life. Right here in the town they know and love.
The Shared Lives Oldham staff team have recruited, trained, and approved this growing network of carers who offer a wide range of care and support to vulnerable adults, young people in transition from children’s services/foster care, older people, and people who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.
Our support
MioCare Group – supporting people to get the most out of life
The carers give different levels of support, depending on the needs of the people they’re matched with. Some just give a few hours a week and might help someone who’s already fairly independent to attend a weekly activity, appointment or event. Others open up their home and share their life with those they’ve chosen to support. A big responsibility but with incredible outcomes for everyone involved.
Become a shared lives carer
Could you be a Shared Lives Carer in your hometown of Oldham?
It’s a big responsibility but with incredible outcomes for everyone involved.
YOUR ELIGIBILITY
Are you over 18 years of age and able to work with vulnerable people? Do you have a spare room in your home? Do you have time and an aspiration to support someone and really change their life? If so, we want to hear from you!
- We are seeking people with a strong value base who would be willing and able to welcome a person into their home to live as a member of their family, either on a long-term basis and/or for shorter periods.
YOUR ALLOWANCE
Shared Lives Carers receive an allowance for the support they provide of between £293.40 – £542.47 per week (dependent on the type of support offered).
- Carers also receive four weeks paid respite per year and are eligible for a discount scheme.
Support from our team
Our Shared Lives Oldham staff team are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year to support this network of incredibly special people.
- If you would like to find our more, please call us for a quick chat on 0161 770 8777 or email us via SharedLivesTeam@oldham.gov.uk
Initial enquiry pack
Download our Initial Enquiry Pack, which has more detail about the scheme and the process of becoming a Shared Lives Carer in your hometown of Oldham.
STORIES
Stories of care and support
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Gary, Emma and Andy introduce Shared Lives Oldham on Channel 4 News
We’re so proud of Gary and his Shared Lives Carers Emma and Andy, after their appearance on Channel 4 News!
We introduced them in 2016 and they’ve been living a fantastic shared life ever since.
The news item aimed to shine a light on different models of care and support for ageing people with learning disabilities. And that’s raising new questions about how to provide the care they need as they age.
Read The Article
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‘Live More’ with Shared Lives
We have some good news…
Our Shared Lives Oldham scheme is part of a new pilot taking place across Greater Manchester – this new pilot is called ‘Live More’, and we’re excited to be a part of it in Oldham!
Shared Lives supports people to carry on doing the things that matter to them. Delivered through Greater Manchester’s various Shared Lives schemes, ‘Live More’ will invite people living with dementia (and their families) to test out Shared Lives support in their hometown.
Read The Article
Testimonals
What our community is saying
“We want to thank you for finding our Grandson the best home with a caring family with good values, who have welcomed him into their home since he went to stay with them last year. We’re so pleased with all the support and guidance they’re giving, and it’s exactly what he needs at this time in his life. He is open to learning, and with their encouragement he is becoming more independent and doing more for himself.”
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Family member of someone supported by MioCare
“I like living with my Shared Lives Carer. I’ve got to know her family a bit more, and other people that she knows as well. I learnt how to cook, she’s given me advice about cooking and cleaning…she’s a good person!”
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Person supported by MioCare
“It has been a huge relief to know how well my relative has been cared for by her carer and the scheme who are exceptional!”
Shared Lives Oldham
Family member of someone supported by MioCare
More services
Discover more ways we can help
MILES@Ena Day Service
MioCare, Independent, Learning and Enablement Service.
Wellbeing Service
A learning disability day service with a difference.
Equipment and Adaptations
Making it easier to live independently and remain in control of your own life.
LD Respite
A home-from-home Learning Disability Respite Service based in Chadderton.
Supported Living
Round the clock, bespoke support for people with a learning and/or physical disability and enduring mental health problems.
Extra Care
Helping people remain independent in their own homes by providing care and support designed to meet their needs.
Residential Reablement
Supporting people to regain their independence with a short period of round-the-clock care at Medlock Court.
Community Reablement
Active support to help people regain independence within their own home.
Helpline and Response
Providing assurance, help and support to people and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
