Drop-in events for those interested in making a positive impact to vulnerable Powys adults

19 June 2025

Recruitment drop-in events will be held for anyone interested in opening their homes to Powys adults with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or older adults as part of Shared Lives Week 2025 (23 - 27 June).

Events will take place across Powys to meet the team and chat about the positive effects Shared Lives carers have on the county's most vulnerable adults.

Pop in for a chat at:

• Llandrindod Wells, Freedom Leisure Sports Centre, Monday 23 June 2025, 9am - 12.30pm
• Welshpool, Costa Coffee, Wednesday 25 June 2025,10am - 12pm
• Rhayader, Freedom Leisure Sports Centre, Wednesday 25 June 2025,10am - 3.30pm
• Newtown - Maldwyn Freedom Leisure Sports Centre - Wednesday 25 June 2025, 2pm - 4pm
• Brecon - Costa Coffee, Friday 27th June 2025, 2pm - 4pm
• Brecon - Freedom Leisure Sports Centre, Friday 27th June 2025, 9am - 12.30pm

"Our Shared Lives carers open their homes and their hearts to the adults they support and mentor," said Cllr Sian Cox, Cabinet Member for a Caring Powys, "and when this happens everyone involved usually benefits.

"As a Shared Lives carer, you will make a real difference to a person's life. Carers often tell us that by creating an extended family and by providing the person with a sense of belonging and connection they become more connected to their community, and they learn and experience new things themselves. They tell us that it really is a unique and enriching arrangement for all involved.

"If you have ever considered providing this type of care and support for an adult with learning disabilities or one who is experiencing mental health difficulties, please come along to meet the team at an event near you or contact us to find out more."

To find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer in Powys email shared.lives@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 826539.

More information is also available on the Powys County Council website: Shared Lives

Shared Lives carers provide long-term, short breaks, emergency and day support to adults with learning and physical disabilities, sensory loss, autistic spectrum disorders, dementia, those experiencing poor mental health or issues with substance misuse. They can also help older people.

They receive an allowance, when the person they support stays with them. They also have access to training opportunities, paid respite and support from the Shared Lives team.

PICTURE: Silla, from the Glasbury area, who looks after Matty as part of the Shared Lives scheme, with their dog Austin.