PSS Shared Lives carer, Georgina Kennedy, is shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024/25 Lincolnshire Care Awards! Georgina has been nominated for the Community Care award and it’s no surprise to us why she’s in the limelight. Life before Shared… Read More »Shared Lives carer, finalist in Lincolnshire Care Awards
Life after the force doesn’t have to be just about hanging up the badge. It can be about finding a new way to serve and make a meaningful impact. If you’re a retired police officer looking for a rewarding career… Read More »Career after policing – finding purpose with Shared Lives
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 and decision-makers, gathered around a large table discussing strategy, budgets, and organisational priorities. But my recent… Read More »How PSS’s Board is shaping social care through co-production
A PSS Shared Lives arrangement has been highlighted as a case study in a national study from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce (OPHT), commissioned by the UK government. Our Future Homes: Housing that Promotes Wellbeing and Community for an Ageing… Read More »National report says Shared Lives is the future for older people
In today’s world, the word ‘authentic’ is overused, often to the point of losing its meaning. Many organisations, even those with large budgets and communications teams, often struggle to convey their values in ways that feel genuine and meaningful. This… Read More »A Lesson in Authentic Social Media
On Friday 18th October, PSS Shared Lives carer, Karen Jackson, took home the Gold award for community care in this year’s Wales Care Awards, organised by Care Forum Wales. Lots of our Shared Lives carers say the best part of… Read More »Colwyn Bay carer wins gold at Wales Care Awards
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 them for my first board meeting. Fortunately, I was able to spend two whole days meeting the team… Read More »Apprentice On Board blog #1 – let’s talk independent living
Earlier this year we told everyone that we’ve joined the Black United Representation Network, and as part of that, signed up to their Board apprenticeship scheme. We want to offer Black professionals who are part of the BURN network the… Read More »Apprentice On Board!
We are over the moon to announce that one of our amazing Shared Lives carers, Karen Jackson, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024 Wales Care Awards! Karen has been nominated for the Supported Living or Small Group… Read More »PSS Shared Lives carer, Karen, in the final of Wales Care Awards
We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a brand-new research project in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. It’ll focus on understanding and addressing self-harm and suicide prevention in Shared Lives arrangements. Disclaimer: When life is difficult, Samaritans are there –… Read More »Mental health project launched with Manchester Metropolitan University