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Shared Lives

Retirement living in Congleton

  • Council-funded places

    Some places can be paid for by the council.

Cheshire East Council's Shared Lives scheme, run through Care4CE, places adults 18 and over with approved Shared Lives carers for long-term living, short breaks or sessional support. Referral is through Adult Social Care.

Registered to support: Dementia care, Mental health, Physical disabilities, Sight or hearing loss, Learning disabilities

Cost

  • Ask for the service charge, any ground rent and the cost of care, in writing.
  • They have told us some places can be paid for by the council.

At a glance

Tenure
Placed in an approved carer's home, not a tenancy
Age
Adults aged 18 and over
Run by
Care4CE (Cheshire East Council)

On-site support

Support from the Shared Lives carer, depending on the arrangement and carer availability

Opening hours

Opening hours
Mon to Thu9am to 5pm
Fri9am to 4:30pm (office enquiries)

Service details

Waiting List
Our service does have a waiting list as we currently do not have a specific carer match for some individuals, however we are taking new referrals.
Age Range
Age 18 and above.
How is the service provided?
Within the Community; In a Carer's Home; In Your Home
Accepted referral methods
Via Adult Social Care
Areas covered in Cheshire East
All Areas of Cheshire East
Is a referral required?
Yes
Age Band
Young Adults (14-25); Adults (18+); Older People (65+)
Sector Type
Public Sector
Service is available during these times
The service is available according to the needs of the individual and the shared lives carer's availability.
Provides support to
People with an autistic spectrum condition; Carers; People with dementia; People with SEN/learning disabilities; People with mental health difficulties; Older people; People with physical disabilities; People with sensory impairment

What they offer

  • Living with a Shared Lives carer
  • short breaks
  • Sessional support in a carer's home
  • Support in your own home or community

Sources

The details on this page come from these sources. A listing is information, not an endorsement.

Quick answers about Shared Lives

What is Shared Lives?
Shared Lives is a retirement living scheme in Congleton. Cheshire East Council's Shared Lives scheme, run through Care4CE, places adults 18 and over with approved Shared Lives carers for long-term living, short breaks or sessional support. Referral is through Adult Social Care.
Where is Shared Lives?
Shared Lives is at Shared Lives, Cheshire East Council, Carter House, Back Park Street, Congleton, CW12 1RX.
How do I contact Shared Lives?
You can phone 01260 375456, or email SharedLives@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
What are the opening hours of Shared Lives?
Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm; Fri 9am to 4:30pm (office enquiries).

Before you call

Questions worth asking any retirement living.

  1. What support is on site, and when?
  2. What are the service charges?
  3. Can care be added later if needs change?

Where you’ll find them

Shared Lives, Cheshire East Council, Carter House, Back Park Street, Congleton, CW12 1RX

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