We have been extremely sad to learn of a small but growing number of deaths within Shared Lives households and amongst those who use Shared Lives for day support or short breaks. We have been told of two Shared Lives carers who have sadly died from COVID-19. One bereaved partner continues to care for the person who lives with them, during this most difficult time. As a national network, we are trying to ensure that every life lost is recorded. We will be talking with members and families over the coming months about how best to celebrate everything these individuals achieved together, and to mourn their loss. Their numbers, sadly, will grow, but we must not let them be reduced to numbers: each was an individual who gave so much to those they shared their lives with, and who was much loved.
The thoughts of all of us at Shared Lives Plus are with the families and households who are grieving.
Escaping the invisible asylum 