“I came home from work one day and my householder  took my hand and said that he was so glad that I’m here.  I said the same back to him.  It’s the feeling that you’re making a difference.”   The cost and loneliness of living in another county as an international student can become a […]

“The best part of homesharing is living in a family environment – I wouldn’t have experienced this in student accommodation.” Moving from another country to the UK to study is an expensive time. The cost of rental accommodation can be unaffordable, but 29 year old Damini Pal discovered a way to live that better suited […]

“For us, homeshare all happened so organically, it was smooth and extremely simple.  Dad has really turned a corner.” Dominic’s Father, Julian, lives in Dorset and has been homesharing for the past 12 months.  In a fascinating twist of fate, Julian and his sharer were reconnected having previously spent several years working together!  When Julian […]

“Homeshare is a win-win. I am saving money to realise my dreams of starting my own company and having a home of my own one day.” With a dream to own her own home and launch a business, 31 year old Abi knew that living in an expensive luxury apartment wasn’t going to help her […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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*** 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 […]

“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 […]