This was the final workshop session of the conference.
We had workshops aimed at different audiences, but people were welcome to join any session unless it was specifically limited to a particular group. See the code below to identify the workshops for each group.
Code:
ALL (everyone),
SLS (Shared Lives scheme workers),
SLC (Shared Lives carers),
SL (Shared Lives carers and scheme workers),
HS (Homeshare workers and participants)
3A – Public Liability (also available as an option in session 1) SL
3B – Homeshare Relationship Endings HS ONLY
3C – Shared Lives carers and tax – Intellect Tax advisors SL
3D – Story Telling – creating a winning case study to raise awareness for your organisation ALL
3F – New to Shared Lives? Shared Lives Plus membership and support for schemes SLS ONLY
3G – Independent Carer Groups – Let’s Connect SL
3H – A trauma-informed approach SL
Hosted by – Craig Hosking and Christine Howard from Towergate insurance brokers (with Sarah Roberts)
Craig and Christine will provide an outline of what Public Liability insurance is, who uses it in general and why Shared Lives carers need it, they will also talk about the differences between Public Liability insurance and household insurance.
Christine will outline the new landlord insurance offer and there will be an opportunity for those booked onto the workshop to put forward specific questions to be answered during the session.
This workshop was also available as an option in workshop session 1.
Suitable for: SL
Hosted by – Debs Fox and Catherine Ambrose
A presentation and discussion on how to manage endings including;
The workshop will provide detailed information about the legal processes and legislation that should underpin our practice and process in managing the ending of a Homeshare relationship and focused discussion of our shared experiences of endings.
Suitable for: HS ONLY
Hosted by – Pat Lewis and Jane Barratt from Intellect Tax (with Lynne Harrison)
The areas this workshop will be discussing are:
Suitable for: SL
Hosted by – Frank Fitzpatrick and Phoebe Barber-Rowell
Suitable for: ALL
Hosted by – Lydia Ferguson and Jess Jackson
This popular workshop follows on from our previous training for members preparing for Shared Lives week. You can catch up with the basic level training and toolkit in your members’ account. There will also be opportunities to share your experiences with other members.
Suitable for: SLS and HS
Hosted by – Cathy McSweeney and Michael Kazich
Suitable for: SLS ONLY
Hosted by – Rebecca Day, Helen Piscieroni, and Steve Collis
Shared Lives Plus believes that independent Shared Lives carer support groups in each scheme can be invaluable in resolving issues and improving services. Support groups enable people to work together to solve problems.
In this workshop we will talk about how being part of a support group has helped carers speak collectively through elected representatives or spokespeople. In this way individuals can draw attention to particular issues without feeling vulnerable or exposed. We will put you in touch with your local independent carer group or give you the tools to start your own.
We will show you how being part of a support group can help Shared Lives carers feel less alone and more understood. Support can come in the form of conversation and sharing experiences and resources or by simply listening to others.
Suitable for: SL
Hosted by – Ali Miller and Ben Hall
Trauma disproportionately impacts people who have health and social care needs. It is important for someone who has experienced trauma to get appropriate support to help them move on and feel safe.
We will explore how Shared Lives schemes and carers can support people by using the five principles of trauma informed care.
Suitable for: SL
Hosted by – Asapcomply Limited and Becky Viney-Wood
A Fire Safety in the Home Workshop specifically aimed at carers.
Suitable for: SLC
Hosted by – Nick Gordon, Sophie Hargreaves, and Ambassadors
Raising the voice of people with experience of Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family is central to our approach to raise awareness and create systems which prioritising people drawing on support.
This is the first time we’re offering a workshop to share experience of involving people with experience of Shared Lives and Homeshare and Family by Family in every aspect of work. The workshop will cover:
Suitable for: ALL
Hosted by – Dr Claire Bates from Choice Support (with Kathryn Morgan).
During this workshop, Dr Claire Bates will lead us through this very important subject, and we will learn about
There will also be brief discussion about what the law says (and doesn’t say) on the topic.
Suitable for: ALL
