Choosing to open your home to someone outside your existing network and invite them to live alongside you is, for many, a completely new experience. Understandably questions may arise around what steps are taken to ensure the protection and safety of householders, and safeguarding is one of the key points that householders and their families […]
A householder’s story-“My sharer feels like another daughter.”
For 83 year old Margaret from London, her sharer Christine has brought the outside world in. Margaret lives with Parkinson’s and is registered blind. With carers providing support across the day, having a homesharer around for extra companionship has made a huge difference to Margaret’s life. The powerful dynamics between the two began the first time they met, and […]
A Sharer’s story -“It’s hard to imagine what life would’ve been like if we hadn’t crossed paths.”
Christine, 28, has been homesharing with Margaret, 83, in a lovely residential area in South East London for more than 12 months. Joining the world of homeshare has meant that Christine is able to live close to her family and network of friends, who have also become part of the homesharing experience. Homeshare has afforded Christine a […]
Report reveals 100% of people would recommend homeshare arrangements
The Homeshare Association, of which Share and Care Homeshare are founding members have just released “The Homeshare Report 2023” which reveals a unique insight into the current market and what’s on the horizon. Recognising the work of independent and early stage homeshare providers, the Homeshare Associations vision is to build the homeshare sector further and be the […]
Female sharer sought for Hackney E9
***Female Sharer Sought for Hackney*** Available May 2023 An older person who has some memory loss and deaf is seeking a Sharer for their home to give them a mix of 15 hours’ help and company each week in exchange for the low-cost accommodation. This person would really benefit from some practical help around the […]
Share and Care Homeshare: a householder’s story
“The homeshare process is very straight-forward and enables me to stay living in my family home of 53 years. My sharer is heaven sent, and brings a younger perspective to life!” Companionship and the security of having someone else in the home overnight were front of mind for Helen, 89, and homeshare fitted her requirements […]
Join us online, Tues 17 Jan: Homeshare explained
We are thrilled to be invited by The Academy of Fabulous NHS Stuff to join its FabTalks programme, and we look forward to welcoming people from across the health and social care sector to join us, as well as those who may be considering homeshare arrangements for a loved one. On Tuesday 17 January […]
Safeguarding older people in homeshare arrangements
Between 21 and 27 November, it’s Safeguarding Adults Week 2022, a campaign that Share and Care Homeshare support. Safeguarding Adults Week 2022 is an opportunity for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. It aims to highlight key safeguarding issues, start conversations and raise awareness of safeguarding best practice. On Thursday 24 November, the […]
Top 10 activities: homesharers
Our sharers and householders create strong, unique bonds; forming beautiful, long-lasting friendships. Many spend time sharing a wide range of common interests, from taking a walk in the park to sharing a glass of wine together The power of sharing quality time together is immense. Here are 10 of the most popularactivities our sharers and […]
Welcoming the newly launched Homeshare Association
Today we are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of the Homeshare Association, which aims to be the recognised voice of homeshare in the UK and strengthen collaborations between the homeshare market and the health and social care sector.
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