Shared Lives Cambridgeshire

04/03/2026

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Cambridgeshire Shared Lives! ✨🎄
As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to send a huge thank you to all our amazing carers, families, and supporters. Your kindness, dedication, and care have made a real difference in the lives of so many people across Cambridgeshire.

This season is all about connection, warmth, and community – and that’s exactly what Shared Lives is all about. 💖

From all of us here, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a bright, happy New Year! 🎅🎁

23/12/2025

28/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Catch-Up! ✨🎄
Join us for a festive morning for our Shared Lives carers and the wonderful people who use our service.
Enjoy mince pies, a hot drink, and some good company!

📅 Thursday 4th December
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hot Pots, March Town Cricket Club, Burrowmoor Rd, PE15 9RS

Let’s celebrate the season together – we’d love to see you there! ❤️

26/09/2025

🌐✨ New Online Safety Guidance for Shared Lives Carers! ✨🌐
We’re excited to share our brand-new guidance designed to support Shared Lives carers in encouraging digital inclusion and helping people use the internet safely and confidently. 💻📱
Whether it’s staying connected with loved ones, exploring hobbies, or accessing services online — this guidance offers practical tips to make the digital world a safer and more empowering place for everyone. 💬🛡️
Let’s keep supporting each other to stay safe and thrive online!

04/09/2025

🌟 September is FASD Awareness Month 🌟

At Cambridgeshire Shared Lives, we know how important it is to recognise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the unique support needs it brings. Our amazing carers work every day to provide the right support, helping people live full and independent lives.

We’re proud to champion the voices of people with FASD – making sure they are heard, valued and celebrated. 💬✨

Together, we can build more understanding and inclusion across our communities. 💙

27/08/2025

✨ Today is National 'Just Because' Day – the perfect excuse to do something kind for yourself, simply because you deserve it! 💛

At Cambridgeshire Shared Lives, we know how much love, energy and care our carers give every day. That’s why we always encourage you to take time for your own wellbeing too – whether it’s enjoying a cuppa in the sunshine, going for a walk, or treating yourself to something that makes you smile. 🌿☕🍰

Remember, looking after yourself helps you continue the amazing support you give to others. And we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💫

So go ahead – do something today just because! You’ve earned it. 💐

22/08/2025

🌟 Exciting news! The 2025 Shared Living Awards are now open for nominations! 🌟

This is your chance to celebrate the incredible people who make Shared Lives so special 💜

👉 If you know someone in Cambridgeshire who deserves to be recognised, you can put in a nomination too!

Let’s shine a light on the amazing Shared Lives community here in Cambridgeshire. ✨

There's 2 weeks left to get your nominations in! https://bit.ly/44z4MvK

25/07/2025

We are sharing some actions we can all take on this Disability Pride Month! 💬💫

📣Educate Yourself
Learn about disability, its different forms, and the experiences of disabled people.

📣Support Disabled People and Organizations
Attend events, donate to organizations that support disabled people, and amplify the voices of disabled individuals.

📣Challenge Ableist Language and Attitudes
Be mindful of the language you use and actively challenge ableist jokes or comments.

📣Reflect and Advocate
Consider how you can make your own spaces and communities more inclusive and advocate for systemic change.

We hope everyone has a great Disability Pride Month and enjoys celebrating with PRIDE 🌈🎉

25/07/2025

When you’re next visiting Huntingdon, why not join us at our Blossom & Bloom Cafe for a coffee, chat or a homemade bite to eat.

Our warm, welcoming cafe is proudly run by adults with learning disabilities and supports volunteers to develop skills for future employment through a variety of hands-on learning opportunities.

You can visit the cafe at Huntingdon Community Centre Wednesday to Friday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

23/06/2025

Happy Shared Lives Week 2025 🤩

It's Shared Lives Weeek!

We love seeing what you are all up to, so don't forget to tag us into your photos

20/06/2025

🤩We are looking forward to seeing you all next week at our Shared Lives Week picnic ✨

If you have any questions about the event, please email us at cambridgeshiresharedlives@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

🌟 Join us for a fun picnic to celebrate Shared Lives Week 2025!
🎉 All are welcome to come together and enjoy a fantastic day out with Cambridgeshire Shared Lives. If you are a carer with us, you use the service or are looking to find more out about what Cambridgeshire Shared Lives is all about, everyone is welcome ✨

Wednesday 25th June 2025
12:00-13:30
West End Park, March, PE15 9LT

Please get in touch if you have any questions about the event.