Care and support

What preparation and support is there?

We run preparation courses for people interested in becoming shared carers to learn about the scheme and answer questions.

Once you have completed the course, we would start the assessment to find out about your motivation, interests and suitability. This assessment meets the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and will also include visits to two referees for a personal reference, medical and police checks.

We offer support on an individual basis and through groups, and emergency support is available.

Shared carers are paid an allowance to cover expenses and are covered by insurance.