24 OCTOBER 20251 MIN READ
The Volunteer Awards at PSS
Celebrating our incredible volunteers at the very first PSS Volunteer Awards
24 OCTOBER 20251 MIN READ
Career after policing – finding purpose with Shared Lives
Life after the force doesn’t have to be just about hanging up the badge. It can be about finding a new way to serve and make a meaningful impact.
10 JULY 20251 MIN READ
From Apprentice to Advocate: My Year on the PSS Board
When I first joined PSS as their inaugural Board Apprentice, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew I was stepping into a space that not many people who look like me, or share my lived experiences, often get the chance to enter. What I didn’t know was
02 JUNE 20251 MIN READ
PSS Shared Lives marks a decade of changing lives in Manchester
June marks ten years of PSS Shared Lives in Manchester supporting adults to live happy, independent lives.
25 APRIL 20251 MIN READ
They’re not just students – they’re the future of social care
Recently, I sat in on a PSS Board of Trustees meeting as part of my year-long Board Apprentice experience. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – every time I attend, I walk away with new insight, new admiration, and a heart that feels a little fulle
27 MARCH 20251 MIN READ
Leadership with Heart: How PSS Puts People First
In any organisation, policies, strategies, and finances all play a role in shaping its success. But at the heart of it all, the most valuable asset is always people.
13 FEBRUARY 20251 MIN READ
Learning needs are embraced and supported with Shared Lives
When James first started using PSS Shared Lives, life looked very different. He rarely left the house. His learning needs made it tough for him to get out and about, even with support from his parents
30 JANUARY 20251 MIN READ
Fostering adults: ‘everyone deserves a family’
Having a daughter with Down’s syndrome inspired Helena to become a Shared Lives carer. Fostering adults was the lightbulb moment she needed to feel reassured that there’s a place for adults with support needs to live their most independent life
14 JANUARY 20251 MIN READ
How PSS’s Board is Elevating Voices, Empowering Carers, and Promoting Inclusion
Board meetings are often seen as formal, structured, and perhaps a little rigid. Attendees are typically senior leaders and decision-makers, gathered around a large table discussing strategy, budgets, and organisational priorities.