Merton Shared Lives Scheme
Merton Shared Lives Scheme offers an accommodation based service for people that need some support in their everyday lives. The Scheme is for adults, male and female, aged 18 years and over, with a learning disability or with a mental health issue.
Within Merton Shared Lives Scheme, you are helped and supported by a Shared Lives Carer. They may be sharing their own house with you, or they may offer you floating support in another property. You may be offered somewhere to stay for a short break or somewhere to live for a longer period. Shared Lives Carers can help you to:
- Look after yourself
- Keep healthy and active
- Manage your money
- Share domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Complete forms
- Understand letters
- Learn new skills
- Meet new people
- Enjoy hobbies/activities
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Merton Shared Lives Team
- Telephone
- 020 8545 3900 020 8545 3900
- shared.lives@merton.gov.uk
Location
- Name
- Merton Civic Centre
- Address
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London Borough Of Merton, Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
- Postcode
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SM4 5DX
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Availability
- Age Ranges
- 18 +
- Referral Details
First of all you need to let your Social Worker, Key Worker or Care Manager know you are interested in being referred to the scheme. You could also ask a family member to assist you in beginning this process.
Other details
- Related Links
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Shared Lives Plus Website
Care Quality Commission Website
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