Shared Lives Scheme
This scheme offers people who are over 18, with a disability, the opportunity to live with a family in the community. The Shared Lives Carer is the key worker for the scheme and the young person will share the daily routines and activities of the carer’s household. Like a foster carer, the Shared Lives carer is paid to provide the service. Rent would be paid using Housing Benefit, food and utilities at a standard rate from
the young person's benefits, with care and support needs being assessed and funded by Adult Services. More information about the Shared Lives scheme is at: www.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/adult-placement.htm