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Live More with Shared Lives in Greater Manchester is our evaluation pilot to understand the difference Shared Lives day arrangements could make to people with dementia, and their family, as well as to find out if it is economically viable and the the impact it could make on social care services – both socially and economically. Find out more about the programme here, and prepare to be moved reading some of participant’s stories below.

“All the smiles, all the chats”: how Howard supports people living well with dementia through Live More

“She’s got her confidence back”: how Live More helped Maureen reconnect with life beyond dementia

“His eyes would light up”: how Matt helped Andy reconnect with the things he loved through Live More

“It’s about finding out what matters to each person”: how Deanne is making a difference through Live More

“No one should have to do it alone”: how Tricia is changing lives through Live More

“Right place, right time: how Live More is supporting Joyce and her family

“I didn’t want to reach breaking point”: how Live More is supporting Sarah and Edward

“I’ve still got a lot more to give”: how Linda is supporting people to live well with dementia through Live More

“I do things with them, not for them”: how Elaine is making a difference with Live More

Live More programme update - June 2026

“You can still achieve”: author living with dementia publishes debut novel

“It’s given her a new lease of life: how Live More is supporting Kath and her family

“It’s a lifeline”: how Live More is supporting Jean and John

People living with dementia shape new support to 'Live More'

Live More programme gains regional and national recognition for dementia support

Casey Commission visit to Stoke-on-Trent highlights dementia innovations

“It’s just a good thing to do”: how Eddie is supporting people through Live More

“There was no awkwardness”: how Live More is supporting Peter and Glenys

Shared Lives featured in ‘I just want to be able to dance’ TLAP report – supporting people living with dementia

Live More: Shared Lives Stoke-on-Trent join national dementia programme

How Shared Lives transforms lives for people with dementia: Val's story

Growing Shared Lives for people living with dementia: Mandy and Sandra