Choosing your Shared Lives carer
How your Shared Lives carer is paid
Carers will be given an fee according to how much care is required and your level of need.
You will need to pay some of your benefits towards the cost of your Shared Lives scheme. The money you pay will help towards the cost of the food, household bills, support you receive and for any other things that you may need.
The money you have left is yours to spend on the things you wish to buy. If you find it difficult to manage your money, your Shared Lives carer can support you.
South Tyneside Council also contribute towards the cost of your arrangement.