Social care service for young people and adults in the community, Penrith

Shared Lives

What

Care and support service helping adults build independence within the community, by pairing them with trained carers. It tailors Shared Lives placements to the individual carers based on shared interests and hobbies. Supporting people to develop and work towards their personal goals while promoting wellbeing and help with long-term housing, respite and day support. Visit the website for more information.

Where

Covering Barrow in Furness, Eden and south Lakeland District, Kirby Lonsdale in the south to the outskirts of Carlisle

Who

People aged 16+ who are eligible for social care and need support due to cancer or other conditions that make independent living difficult, such as autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, or other impairments

Last updated 26/02/2026 by Cancer Care Map