A pleasure to be able to share the impressive growth of Shared Lives Plus in Wales with the @fmwales First Minister today. Highlighting the achievements of our schemes South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme and what more can be achieved through further investment in this unique model of care.

Nikita's lovely story proves how #SharedLives can support those with mental ill health to leave hospital and live in a supportive family home they have chosen - well worth a watch! CaerphillyCBC #NHS #PersonalisedCare #MentalHealthAwareness #BetterShared youtu.be/auWBkPqUFz4

We love a bit of positivity and there was certainly lots of that in our meeting today with Louise & Emma from Shared Lives. Exploring options and promoting choice for those we support South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme CaerphillyCBC

Talking Tuesday now on at Victoria House Café in Rhymney. Bringing people together over cuppa and cake and supporting community wellbeing.

If you haven't watched Stacey Dooley's episode about emntal health services, it's worth a look. It struck me that there is a definite need for services such as #SharedLives, which can offer a support in the community for those leaving hospital bbc.in/37RZdbm

We are asking people who have loved ones in hospital to support them to return home as soon as they are fit for discharge. Prompt discharge is always better for patients, and helps to relieve pressure on our busy hospitals #LoveYourNHS #NHSWales

It's been a busy morning so far at the Usk Community Hub. Come along and have a chat to find out more about becoming a paid Shared Lives Carer.

I don't think I'm a particularly spectacular doc but 4 times this week pts/families have thanked me for explaining things to them in a way they understand and for being "down to earth". Isn't this what we should all be doing? Ditch medical jargon/ skirting around difficult issues

#HappyFriday! Could you open your heart❤️and home 🏠 to someone who needs support? Start your journey towards being a #SharedLives carer today! sharedlivesplus.org.uk/start-your-sha…

We are aware of an inaccurate story circulating this morning regarding the Royal Gwent Hospital and Coronavirus.We can confirm that all of our services including the Emergency Department are open and we would encourage patients who do need to use our services to attend as normal.

Would you like to be a self employed carer, working flexible hours from your own home? Drop in to Blackwood library today to find out more about becoming a paid shared lives carer.

Great to see shared lives families remaining positive #StayHomeSaveLives

Team SEWSLS Working Together for the good of all - well done to Robert Gillgrass, Andrew Boyd & Joshua Morgan on your gardening skills 👏 Robert, Andrew & Josh live with SL Carers Martin Reynolds, Chris Isles & Karim Hibibi #StayHomeSaveLives #StaySafeStayHome

Ann Jenkins who lives with SL Carers Amanda & Adrian Mahoney sharing her wonderful "Happy Pictures", bringing joy to all and helping to lift the mood and brighten everyone's day. What an amazing talent she has, well done Ann 👏🌈 #StayHomeSaveLives Shared Lives Plus

"Can he fix it? Yes Will can!" While in quarantine William Thomas who lives with SL Carers Bernard & Joyce Jones completed two bedroom swaps, painted both rooms, built bedroom furniture, painted the landing and stairs and is now starting on the living room! Fantastic work!

Jon Thomas who lives long-term with SL Carers Liz & Terry Randall is making the most of being on lockdown at their caravan by continuing his daily fitness regime & relaxing afterwards in beautiful surroundings while enjoying this glorious weather #StaySafe Shared Lives Plus

Shared Lives carers are normal people who lead extraordinary lives. Read more South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme or find a scheme near you Shared Lives Plus

“When you can’t do what you want, you do what you can!”Jon Bon Jovi Kieren Griffiths usually goes to the gym with SL Carer Nathan James but since lockdown they now ensure Kieren keeps fit, active, & maintains his emotional wellbeing by taking the dogs for a socially distanced walk

Our Artist in the making! 🌈 Chloe Williams who lives long-term with SL Carers Mel & Mike Aldridge is very proud of the NHS wall she created with chalk and also helped her carers to complete the very colourful rainbow brick wall on their house.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Shared Lives Plus

"Ready, Steady, Cook!" Master Chef Robert Gillgrass who lives long-term with SL Carers Martin Reynolds & Chris Iles, made a lockdown lunch. He said “I had never made a curry before and I made two! I wish my mum could see me now she would be Soooo proud of me! Well done Robert!