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Ategi teams in Cardiff and Buckinghamshire have rolled up their sleeves to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean, making a positive impact in their local communities.

There’s a quieter side to social care — one that happens in real homes, not services.

Shared Lives is social care’s best-kept secret. It’s where people with additional needs don’t just receive support, but become part of a household — building confidence, independence and a true sense of belonging.

Because sometimes, the most powerful care doesn’t look like care at all.

We are proud supporters and members of the Good Life Alliance!

The Good Life Alliance Senedd Manifesto 2026 sets out a clear, urgent vision for Wales: a future where people with learning disabilities and autistic people are no longer sent away from their families and communities, but are supported to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Ategi Shared Lives carers honoured at Windsor Castle, celebrating the life-changing impact of community-based care and long-term support.

People with additional needs from across Cardiff came together to celebrate Welsh culture at Ategi’s “Wales for Everyone / Cymru i Bawb” St David’s Day event. The inclusive event featured music, sport, creative activities and performances, offering opportunities to learn Welsh, try new experiences and build connections. Read all about it here.

Shared Lives is one of social care’s best-kept secrets—changing lives quietly in communities across the UK.

In Southwark, Neil Coyle MP recently met Lorna and Miriam, who have shared over a decade of life together through Shared Lives. It’s care that feels like family—building confidence, independence and real connection.

Read about how Shared Lives is changing lives.

Read about Lee, one Ategi's Support Circles volunteers has reconnected with art after 30 years and how he's building community and connections. 

Discover early insights from the IMPACT programme at Ategi, exploring what helps social care staff stay and thrive in their roles.

Trustees, staff and people we support came together for Ategi’s annual Trustee Connect Day at Bryngarw House.

We are delighted to welcome five new Trustees to the Ategi Board. Each brings a wealth of experience across social care, finance, community development, advocacy and lived experience. 

Many people still believe adults with disabilities can’t live independently. The truth is, independence looks different for everyone. With the right support, people can build confidence, learn everyday skills, make choices, and live full lives in their communities.

Join Ategi as a Shared Lives Panel Volunteer. Gain experience, share expertise, and help ensure safe, high-quality care for people with additional needs.

Shared Lives offers a personal bridge from hospital back to home, supporting recovery, confidence and independence in real home settings.

Ategi celebrated Christmas with Shared Lives carers, families, and staff through festive dinners, parties, and creative fun across the UK.

Ategi takes bold steps for a greener future: community clean-ups, plastic-free initiatives, carbon reduction, and practical actions that make a real impact.

Ategi now hires people we support in paid roles. Meet Catrin, freelance photographer and interview assistant, and learn why these roles matter.

Richard Cox earns recognition for championing the Shared Lives model and engaging students, educators and jobseekers across Cardiff and the Vale. 

Ategi fights to support Cardiff’s Supported Living services. Find out how you can help protect independence for people with learning disabilities.

Ategi’s new animation shows how young people leaving foster care can find stability, support and belonging through Shared Lives.

Ategi presented at the Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference in Llandudno and Swansea, exploring the theme My Home Matters.

Ategi partners with the UK-wide IMPACT project to improve adult social care by focusing on staff retention, well-being, and evidence-informed practices. Through grassroots insights and collaboration, Ategi helps drive positive change for care workers and service users across Wales and the UK.

Our Cardiff team refreshed the office planters with vibrant autumn and winter colours, bringing staff and the people we support together for a seasonal gardening day.

Ategi joined the launch of this year’s Big Cardiff Tidy in Cardiff Bay, working alongside local organisations and volunteers to help keep our city clean. Our staff and Rob, who is supported through Shared Lives, took part in the litter pick and had a fantastic time making a difference.

Dyan and Helen, Shared Lives carers with Ategi, have been honoured with a special mention in the Living Well Award by Shared Lives Plus. Their 25+ years of dedicated support for Kam. 

Find out how you can use your skills to shape social care, make a real difference, and grow as a leader. 

Liz Gray shares her experience as a Shared Lives carer in South Gloucestershire, supporting adults with additional needs through short breaks and community work.

Join Ategi as a Shared Lives carer! Support adults with additional needs in your home, using your care or SEND skills. Flexible, paid roles up to £650/week. Just need compassion and a spare room. Visit ategi.org.uk or email recruitment@ategi.co.uk.

Read this blog and discover how Shared Lives improves mental health through connection, stability, and belonging. Learn how this unique care model empowers individuals to build confidence, independence, and emotional well-being.

A clear, accessible look at Disability Pride Month what it is, where it came from, what the flag means, and why it’s increasingly recognised in the UK.

This year we were at Meadows Wildlife Park with people we support from Shared Lives, Supported Living, Community Support and Support Circles. Enjoy stories from the day, photos, and highlights from our inclusive event.

Ategi shines in 2025! Our Supported Living, Shared Lives, and Support Circles teams are finalists in Learning Disability and Accolades Awards.

Explore Ty Cornel garden’s vibrant transformation into a peaceful retreat, boosting well-being and unity at Ategi’s Ty Cornel.

Learn about our sustainability partnership that looks at our carbon reduction roadmap, team engagement initiatives, and progress toward a greener future.

Discover 5 simple steps charities can take to improve digital accessibility for people with additional needs this Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Discover how Ategi delivers exceptional person-centred care in Cardiff. 

On Earth Day 2025 we are excited to further our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

As a paid role for people supported by Ategi, the Shared Lives Champion opportunity helped Dean gain confidence and promote Shared Lives in Central Bedfordshire.

Discover how we combined fun activities with valuable feedback sessions to create a day of connection and community.

Imagine waking up every day to a world that isn’t built for you. For many people with disabilities, that’s just reality.

On Monday February 3rd, our Trustees and Senior Leadership Team got together at Bryngarw House in Bridgend, for a pivotal away day focused on shaping Ategi’s future.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched its annual adult social care recruitment campaign, rebranded this year as 'Make Care Your Career'.

Ategi’s Craft Club is proof that with a little creativity, connection, and a lot of heart, something as simple as a bi-weekly craft session can make a world of difference in the lives of so many.

Sheleagh, Ategi's Fundraising Manager, braved the icy waters at Barry Island to raise money to support Ty Cornel. Read about her icy plunge!

What's the cost of waiting to invest in social care until 2028? Read our take.

Are you thinking about a career change? Social care is a field that offers incredible personal and professional rewards. Read our five compelling reasons to consider switching to a career in social care this year. 

Clare and Dean are people we support through Shared Lives who have taken on an exciting paid role with Ategi. They are working with Ategi to raise awareness about Shared Lives, promote it within the community, and recruit new Shared Lives carers. Find out about them and why they wanted to be Shared Lives champions.

Kate Allen reflects on how far social care has come in the last 30 years, and reflects on what the future could hold... Read this blog to find out more.

We've made the difficult decision to leave X. Find out why and how to stay connected to Ategi.

We're celebrating Welsh charities week. Find out about all the great things our Welsh teams have been getting up to this year.

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), we wanted to address the recently announced Disability Action Plan which offers a vital opportunity for reflection and action.