“Homeshare has really taken the pressure off our family. Being able to go to Mum’s home and spend quality time with her is so important. Homeshare has changed our lives.” As Kath’s 90 year old mother’s needs increased due to a fall, the family recognised that a longer-term solution was required to fulfil her […]

“ One of the biggest benefits of homeshare as a family member, is reassurance. It’s a massive relief to know that someone else is there to look out for my mum and check that she’s ok.”Jess Sykes’ mum is fully independent, with no personal care needs, and a busy social calendar. Recognising that a move […]

  “ I thought it would be amazing to give back and be part of someone else’s life; to really make a difference. When I first met my householder, I knew that it was definitely meant to be! I knew that I would love to share a home with her.” Being closer to her job […]

“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 […]