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Support as unique as you are

Our purpose at Lifeways is to improve lives - it’s as simple as that. We help almost 5,000 people all across the UK to live with independence in their local community. We support people to discover new hobbies, activities and friendships, spending quality time with like-minded people. And, we pride ourselves on helping each and every one of the people we support to find the confidence and self-belief they need to follow their personal goals and dreams.

How do we achieve this? By offering a truly personalised approach in everything that we do. Our support is always tailored around each person’s likes, dislikes and ambitions. And we build support plans in partnership with each person’s family and support networks, keeping everyone involved and informed, because we know how important it is for the people we support to stay connected with the people they care about most.

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Watch: Beattie's story

Watch: Beattie's story

Beattie knew she wanted her independence and was ready to move out of the family home and into a more independent living environment, something she found with Lifeways at St Thomas House in North Walsham.

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Watch: Ross’s story

Watch: Ross’s story

Ross moved to Lifeways after his parents realised it might be time to look at alternative care options once they reached their seventies.

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Watch: Melody's story

Watch: Melody's story

Melody, who moved to SIL from a hospital setting, talks about her love for her flat and the support she receives that has allowed her to pursue her creativity and find a new sense of independence and security.

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Careers with our trusted local teams

Our people make all the difference. That’s why we invest in their ongoing training and development, providing rewarding and progressive careers to people across the UK. Despite being the country’s largest provider of supported living, every one of our locations is run by trusted teams, meaning you'll experience a true sense of togetherness and feeling of family.

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What's happening at Lifeways

Read all about the latest updates, inspirational stories, upcoming events and announcements taking place across Lifeways, our services and the support we provide.

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‘Much deserved’: Lifeways’ Head of Health and Clinical Governance awarded by UK’s Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care

Our Head of Health and Clinical Governance, Karen Roberts, received on Thursday a prestigious award from the UK’s Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care,

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Lifeways welcomes call for urgent action on social care recruitment

Lifeways has welcomed calls for the Government to address critical workforce shortages in adult social care in the wake of a new study into the looming crisis. 

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World Mental Health Day 2024: Can young people in the UK feel optimistic about mental health support?

By Mark Spraggs, Managing Director of the Mental Health division at Lifeways.

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How an old sign of the times is keeping people connected

Forget the metaverse and virtual reality, a decades-old form of communication is keeping people connected at a very special service in Scotland.

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Lifeways mental health leaders shortlisted for regional awards!

Two game-changing leaders from Lifeways have been shortlisted in the South West Region Great British Care Awards. 

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A year of turbocharged transformation – the Lifeways Annual Review

By Andrea Kinkade, Chief Executive of Lifeways

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Lifeways rising stars shortlisted in leadership awards

Two graduates of Lifeways’ talent development programme have been named as finalists in the national care awards. 

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Volunteering, losing weight, and holiday plans: how Alma’s thriving at our Bedford residential service!

After moving into her own flat, Alma has discovered a renewed sense of purpose: enjoying a life filled with personal goals, making friends - and starting her very first job.

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Our Edinburgh and Glasgow supported living services receive fresh new Care Inspectorate ratings!

Two of our Glasgow supported living services have received ratings of ‘Very Good’ from Scotland’s care regulator, the Care Inspectorate - after being inspected for the very first time!

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Lifeways a finalist in Britain’s biggest celebration of care workers

Lifeways has been shortlisted as Specialist Care Provider of the Year in the National Care Awards 2024 – one of Brita

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For commissioners and professionals

As a commissioner or care professional you can refer to Lifeways with confidence. Every one of our support workers are working towards or have achieved the Care Certificate qualification, and more than 88% of our supported living locations are rated good or outstanding by the CQC. That puts us well above average in our sector.

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"I am so pleased and immensely relieved to see my clients out of a nursing home and into supported living. Already they are much happier and going out every day. This will transform their lives for the better."

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