Adult placement / shared lives is an arrangement where members of the community (approved carers) provides accommodation and/or support for a wide range of individuals with care and support needs.
An adult placement service is a service run (whether or not for profit) by a local authority or other person, which places adults with an individual in Wales under a carer agreement (and includes any arrangements for the recruitment, training and supervision of such individuals).
A carer agreement is an agreement whereby an individual provides accommodation and care and support in their home for up to three people.