Pictured: Maureen and Cindy, Shared Lives carer, Salford, in the Rovers Return
By Neil Crowther
Live More in Greater Manchester was a test and learn initiative, supported by the Accelerating Reform Fund, which has explored the feasibility and value of early Shared Lives support to help people and families living with dementia to stay active and connected to the places, people ands things that matter to them. An independent evaluation has found that the support led to significant improvements in the wellbeing of participants, and in particular that of family carers, creating a social return of investment of £6 for every £1 spent.
You can read about the initiative in our ‘glimpses of the future’ section by clicking on the ‘find out more’ button below.
