Blogs Archives

February 13, 2025

James is out and about in his local high street sat down drinking a coffee. he's outdoors al fresco style - he's smiling widely at the camera and wearing a cap and a read sports jacket.

Learning needs are embraced and supported with Shared Lives

When James first started using PSS Shared Lives, life looked very different. He rarely left the house. His learning needs made it tough for him...

January 30, 2025

Shared Lives is a bit like fostering adults. Victoria is in the picture - she's weighing out sugar for her next baking project.

Fostering adults: ‘everyone deserves a family’

Having a daughter with Down’s syndrome inspired Helena to become a Shared Lives carer. Fostering adults was the lightbulb moment she needed to feel reassured...

January 14, 2025

How PSS’s Board is Elevating Voices, Empowering Carers, and Promoting Inclusion

By Lisa Maynard-Atem, PSS Board apprentice Board meetings are often seen as formal, structured, and perhaps a little rigid. Attendees are typically senior leaders...

December 18, 2024

Behind the Scenes of Non-Profits: The Hidden Work That Keeps Them Going

By Lisa Maynard-Atem, PSS Board Apprentice When we think about charities or non-profit organisations, we often imagine the incredible work they do to help...

November 14, 2024

When Values and Content Align: A Lesson in Authentic Communication

By Lisa Maynard-Atem, PSS Board apprentice In today’s world, the word ‘authentic’ is overused, often to the point of losing its meaning. Many organisations,...

October 14, 2024

Apprentice On Board blog #1 – let’s talk independent living

By Lisa Maynard-Atem Following the recent announcement about me becoming the very first PSS Board Apprentice, the time finally came for me to join...

August 5, 2024

Meet our new CEO, Jill Sheldrake

A few months ago, the people we support made a video about what they wanted to see from our next CEO. What they told...

July 17, 2024

PSS joins The Black United Representation Network (BURN) to strengthen its Board.

We’re over the moon to have joined The Black United Representation Network (BURN) as a membership organisation. This partnership is a big step for...

June 26, 2024

Shared Lives Week: Shared Lives Carer Awards winners announced!

Yesterday, for Shared Lives Week 2024, we held a live virtual awards ceremony to announce the winners of our Shared Lives Carer Awards. The...

June 25, 2024

Shared Lives Week: The PSS Shared Lives Carer Awards happening today!

It’s Shared Lives Week and as well as the wonderful celebrations going on across the country, the day has come for the annual PSS...

June 24, 2024

James and Adrian stand in front of Blackpool tower and smile at the camera

Shared Lives Week 2024: James and Adrian’s story

Our Shared Lives carers say their work feels more like a lifestyle than a job. It’s a big part of who they are, but...

May 10, 2024

An image of the double page spread in The Daily Mirror. The headline reads 'My instant family' and the main photograph sees Craig, Beth, Mark and Craig and Beth's baby son sat on the couch together smiling at the camera

PSS Shared Lives carers featured in national news

Shared Lives is full of brilliant stories playing out in the homes of normal people day in and day out. One of those story...