The Matching process
The matching process is at the heart of Shared Lives care.
Matching is about making sure people get the Shared Lives carers that are right for them, and vice versa.
For supported people matching is about:
- Finding a Shared Lives carer that you will get on well with
- Finding a Shared Lives carer who can help you with the things you need
- Finding a house that suits your needs
What does matching involve?
Various things are taken into consideration to make sure people are matched with the right Shared Lives carer(s), including:
- The day to day help the supported person needs
- What skills the Shared Lives carer has
- What hobbies and interests the supported person and the Shared Lives carer have
