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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

In support of World Alzheimer’s Month, the team at Share and Care Homeshare want to give an insight into how people with dementia are benefiting from sharing their home. Our organisation was founded by Caroline Cooke, whose late father had vascular dementia and dementia has touched the lives of the Share and Care team in […]

For social prescribing, homeshare provision is a sustainable option which sits within health and social care and enables social prescribers to offer tailored support to enrich the lives of people across generations, and across local communities. It is especially beneficial for older people living with mobility issues, Dementia or Parkinson’s, adults with support needs or […]

“As a way to give back and enrich people’s lives, homeshare is really rewarding.”: view from a sharer’s perspective Recently trained primary school teacher and well-established piano teacher, Nicky, aged 47, is homesharing in Cambridge with a wonderful couple in their 80s.

Without question, homeshare is advantageous regardless of age.  From those in their 20s to those in their 80s and 90s, as well as their own families and loved ones, homeshare touches lives across generations.

As we get older and our needs change over time, particularly on the health and physical side, often our requirements change too – what we need from a home must alter and adapt to fit our situation in the best way. Later life housing options have traditionally fallen into several fairly narrow categories -relocating to […]