Stockton-on-Tees Shared Lives

25/06/2026

*** UPDATE 10AM FRIDAY 26/6 ***

⚠️ The Met Office has extended the yellow thunderstorm warning for Stockton-on-Tees to between 2pm and 9pm tonight (Friday 26 June).

⚠️ The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Stockton-on-Tees between midnight tonight (Thursday 25 June) and 10am tomorrow (Friday 26 June).

ℹ️ For more information visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-06-26

17/06/2026

🌟 Home & Heart - a brilliant launch! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of Home & Heart, our new Shared Lives peer support group, during Shared Lives Week 2026 💜

It was a fantastic morning with great conversations, shared experiences, and plenty of support in the room.

We’re so pleased to see it get off to such a positive start and look forward to welcoming you all again!

📅 Next session: Tuesday 8 September 2026
📍 LiveWell Hub, Thorntree Road, TS17 8AP
⏰ 10:30am – 12pm

We hope to see you there! 💬

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Shared Lives Plus Community

15/06/2026

💜 Lighting Up Purple for Shared Lives Week 💜

Today (Monday 15 June), we’re proud to see Newport Bridge, Stockton Riverside and Stockton Town Centre lit up in purple in support of Shared Lives Week ✨

🫶 Shared Lives matches adults with additional needs with approved carers, offering support in a home environment to help people live as independently as possible. It’s care that’s built on relationships, trust and community.

🤝 This year also marks four years of Shared Lives in Stockton-on-Tees, and the theme “Shout about Shared Lives – care worth talking about” is all about raising awareness and helping more people discover the difference this service can make.

🏡 To celebrate, we’re excited to launch our brand-new Home and Heart Peer Support Group at the LiveWell Hub in Thornaby tomorrow (Tuesday 16 June) from 10.30am.

🥰 This friendly and supportive group is open to existing Shared Lives carers and cared for as well as anyone interested in becoming a carer, a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences and find out more.

👉 Interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer? Find out more here: www.stockton.gov.uk/shared-lives



Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Shared Lives Plus Community

💜 Today (Monday 15, June), we’re lighting up Newport Bridge, Stockton Riverside and Stockton Town Centre in purple in support of Shared Lives Week.

🫶 Shared Lives carers matches adults with additional needs to an approved carer, who helps support them live independently.

🤝 Celebrating its four-year anniversary in the Borough, the theme this year is ‘Shout about Shared Lives – care worth talking about’ - to raise awareness of Shared Lives so that everyone can get involved and learn more.

🏡 To celebrate Shared Lives Week, Stockton-on-Tees Shared Lives are launching their brand-new Home and Heart Peer Support Group at the LiveWell Hub in Thornaby tomorrow (16 June) from 10.30am.

🥰 The group, which is designed to bring people together in a friendly, supportive environment is open to existing Shared Lives carers or anyone interested in becoming a carer.

👉 For more information on how to become a Shared Lives Carer in Stockton-on-Tees, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/shared-lives

11/06/2026

Next week is Shared Lives Week 2026! Our chance to spread the word about how Shared Lives brings people together to share homes and lives - creating relationships of trust, belonging and shared purpose.

Hosted by Dr Krish Kandiah OBE, you can join our free webinar to hear from panellists with lived experience of Shared Lives, Shared Lives carers, and family members, about their experiences and how if more people knew about Shared Lives, more lives would change.

Read more and sign up: https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/06/03/shout-about-shared-lives-join-our-free-webinar-during-shared-lives-week/

28/05/2026

🌟 Launching Home and Heart, Shared Lives Peer Support Group

💙 We’re excited to celebrate Shared Lives Week 2026 (15 - 21 June) with the launch of our brand new Home and Heart Peer Support Group in Stockton-on-Tees.

This welcoming group is designed to bring people together in a friendly, supportive environment where you can:

💬 Connect through peer-to-peer conversations
💡 Share helpful tips, resources and experiences
❤️ Talk openly about challenges and celebrate the good days

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12pm
📍 LiveWell Hub, Thornaby, TS17 8AP

Whether you’re part of Shared Lives or interested in finding out more, come along and be part of something supportive and uplifting. Carers and cared for are both welcome.

Let’s build connections, share experiences, and support one another 💞

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

13/02/2026

🥶 The Met Office has issued further yellow weather warnings for snow and ice over the weekend between 4pm this evening (Friday, 13 February) until 10am tomorrow (Saturday, 14 February) and also from 9pm on Saturday until 10am on Sunday (15 February).

💙 Our hardy gritting crews will be on standby and ready to treat our roads as required. Please take care if you're out and about.

ℹ️ For more information, visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings/gcxn3ykru -0fc4-42c7-9c02-2a19a1edfea3

04/02/2026

🌟 Shared Lives featured on BBC One’s The One Show 🌟

We’re proud to see Shared Lives highlighted on BBC One’s The One Show, shining a national spotlight on how family based support can make a real difference for young people leaving care.

The feature shows how Shared Lives offers stability, belonging and the chance to build independence within a supportive home - with relationships that don’t come with a fixed end date 🥰

At Stockton Shared Lives, we believe in the power of community and shared family life to help people thrive. If you’ve ever thought about opening your home or want to learn more about how Shared Lives can support people locally, this is well worth a watch!

Shared Lives Plus Community

Shared Lives featured on BBC One’s The One Show, highlighting how family-based support helps young people leaving care build stability, independence and connection.

19/01/2026

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Samaritans ☕️🗣️

☕ 🤗 On Monday (19 January) it's Samaritans’ Brew Monday, a reminder to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about.

It’s a simple reminder to connect, listen, and support each other through real conversations – helping to combat loneliness and support mental wellbeing.

And remember, if you or someone you know needs more support, there is plenty of help available. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/Support-for-people-with-mental-health-needs for more details.

12/01/2026

💙 Could you make a difference by sharing your life? 💙

Do you have a spare room, time, and a big heart? You could support an adult with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs to live a more independent and fulfilling life, right in your own home or community.

👥 Shared Lives carers come from all walks of life. You don’t need previous care experience — just compassion, patience, and a willingness to help someone thrive.

✅ Flexible caring options
✅ Ongoing training and dedicated support
✅ Tax-efficient payments
✅ A truly rewarding role

Shared Lives is about building relationships and supporting someone to be part of family life, develop skills, and feel included in their local community.

☎️ Interested in finding out more? Call the Stockton Shared Lives Team on 01642 524494

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Shared Lives Plus Community