Who can become a Shared Lives Provider
We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to become Shared Lives Providers.
If you have a spare bedroom, and the time to dedicate to become a Shared Lives Provider, please contact us.
Whether you're married or single, your sexuality, age and employment status will not impact on your application. We welcome people who are:
- single
- married and unmarried
- with or without their own children
- same sex couples
- homeowners or tenants
- employed and unemployed
- retired
These are just examples. If your circumstances are different, and you'd like to apply to become a Shared Lives Provider, please contact us.
Essential criteria
However, we do have the following essential criteria - you must have:
- a spare bedroom
- a safe, clean and comfortable home
Contact us
- Shared Lives
- sharedlives@durham.gov.uk
- 07786 027 139
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