PSS People

November 27, 2023

Ryan’s supporting The Shoebox Full of Love Appeal and he needs your help!

Ryan’s Shoebox Full of Love Appeal returns for the second year running! You might remember last year when Ryan, who uses our Making Days...

November 7, 2023

Trustee Week 6th – 10th November 2023

Thank you to our amazing trustees! PSS is made up of terrific teammates, incredible Shared Lives carers and our awesome volunteers, and within those...

October 20, 2023

Shared Lives is an alternative form of adult social care. PSS Shared Lives carer, Sally Smith, MP Aaron Bell, supported person Paul with PSS UK CEO, Lesley Dixon and Registered Manager Lisa Hill. They sit on an extra large couch together and Paul is holding up a pillow with a picture of their dog on it.

Converted care home becomes Shared Lives haven

Newcastle-Under-Lyme MP, Aaron Bell, paid a special visit to the home of PSS Shared Lives carer, and former St Marks’ church vicar, Sally Smith....

October 18, 2023

Paul holds a sunshine shaped balloon with one hand and hugs Shared lives carer Andrea with his other arm. They smile at the camera.

Paul, supported by PSS Shared Lives, is ‘Sunshine’ of Llandudno

Meet Paul, or ‘Sunshine’ as he’s affectionately dubbed by the local shop owners of Queens Road in Llandudno. Recently, we got to meet Paul...

October 13, 2023

Knowsley MP impressed by Shared Lives scheme that could save hundreds of thousands

On Tuesday 8th August, Knowsley MP George Howarth visited the home of PSS Shared Lives carer Stephanie, who supports someone with additional needs in...

October 13, 2023

director of operations, Harriet Michael-Phillips, Ben, Tim and Moz with MP David Jones stood outside a beautiful country house with ivy over the walls and a pebble pathway

North Wales couple convert 12-bedroom home to become Shared Lives carers

Former Secretary of State for Wales and MP for Clwyd West, David Jones, paid a special visit to the home of PSS Shared Lives...

September 1, 2023

Judges from Northwest in Bloom, people we support from Making Days and some of our staff are all stood in the gardens of our PSS head office. They are smiling at the camera. The judges had just judged our green spaces for the Northwest in Bloom competition.

Sustainability September at PSS!

Sustainability at PSS At PSS, we care a lot about people, our planet and making sure we’re able to support people now and in...

July 26, 2023

Northwest in Bloom – a bloomin’ brilliant day at Dutch Farm

A bloomin’ brilliant day at Dutch Farm If you’ve not been to Dutch Farm before – you’re missing out. Dutch Farm is our urban...

July 18, 2023

Leaving the nest: The harsh reality faced by teens in care

They say turning 18 marks the beginning of adulthood, a time filled with newfound freedom and exciting possibilities. But, as seen in the recent...

July 18, 2023

The Big Awards

The highlight of the PSS calendar and a time to celebrate all the incredible achievements of our PSS people. Our Big Awards celebration takes...

July 13, 2023

Join us at Farm Fest!

Looking for a free day out in Liverpool? Come along to Farm Fest on Wednesday 9th August Farm Fest is an annual celebration of...

July 11, 2023

Sue Newton smiles standing next to some of the first PSS Shared Lives carers.

Sad news about Sue Newton

This week we learned the sad news that Sue Newton, social care pioneer and founder of Shared Lives, has sadly passed away. Sue leaves...

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