From our Householders, their families and our Sharers:
London Sharer - January 2020
Share and Care Homeshare provides an excellent service for someone to live in London at a significantly reduced cost, as long as your timetable allows you to offer the sharer some company and practical assistance. It is preferable to do... Read moreSon of client in Morden, Surrey December 2020
Andrea moved in with my mother in May 2020 and she proved a godsend, always calm & friendly even when Mum was being "difficult" Andrea is polite & honest...….a thoroughly nice person. She would do the shopping, cleaning & laundry. I would recommend her to... Read moreTestimony for the journey with Share and Care from a Sharer November 2020
I was introduced to Share and Care by a friend two years ago. The scheme sounded interesting and at that time I was also transitioning with my career. Needed an opportunity where I can devote myself in stepping up on... Read moreDaughter of a new client September 2020
It is not always the obvious solution that is the right solution! "We are absolutely delighted to have Mich living with Mum and so grateful to Share and Care for putting us together. I can’t believe my luck. It just goes to... Read moreRelative of Householder in Shillingford, Oxfordshire July 2020
We have had an absolutely wonderful Sharer who looked after my 89 year old brother for 18 months. Dealing with Share and Care was such a pleasure. So easy and efficient and I would strongly recommend them to anyone. ... Read moreLondon Client March 2020
Dear Amanda, Caroline and Nicky, Thank you for your email, and for all your assistance over the past twenty months or so. Share and Care is a brilliant way to help both the elderly looking for a bit of companionship and help,... Read moreDaughter of client whose mother we supported with Sharers for 7 years
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all at Share and Care for your help and expertise over the years. I think this is a really valuable organisation, enabling people to open up their homes and live... Read moreMerton Resident's daughter- March 2020
Dear All Thank you so much for introducing us to Sophie. She is now a friend of the family. I love your Scheme. It’s excellent. I have told numerous people about it.... Read moreDaughter of elderly male client in Ealing, West London February 2020
Share & Care is a fabulous Homeshare concept. We used their service for my father-in-law. He wanted to maintain his independence after losing his life partner. The sharer was matched to him perfectly, it was like having an extended member... Read moreDaughter Householder, London
Andrew is an outstanding sharer and my mum will miss him. He contributed greatly to her happiness during a difficult time and it was a great source of comfort to me to know that he was there and would contact... Read moreTestimonial from daughter of client in Swindon November 2019
Having a Share and Care home-sharer meant our very precious Dad could stay in his own home for the last 2 years of his life, which meant so much to him. Finding Wendy, who had so much in common with... Read moreTestimonial from daughter of client in Gloucestershire Aug 2019
Share and Care was a complete life line for us and our elderly mother. She had been managing well enough on her own but was uneasy at night and lacking in regular companionship. Share and Care found us a lovely... Read moreLondon Sharer July 2018-2019
I had such a fantastic year living with M. It was a real privilege to spend time with her, and learn about her life. The homeshare scheme is such a great idea, and it's lovely to see something that is so... Read moreHouseholders in Reading - July 2019
Thanks for setting things up with S and providing all the help and advice along the way. Could you pass our thanks onto her and wish her all the very best for the future. Many thanks Howard and Gill... Read moreLondon Sharer -June 2019
My homeshare has been brilliant. I've made a friend in B, with whom I've spent many evenings getting to know and listening to her stories. I have come to really value our relationship and think she is an amazing person.... Read moreSharer who lived with an elderly lady for nearly two years in London- May 2019
Thank you for your kind words. I do hope I have been helpful in M's life and I myself am grateful for the experience and lessons it has taught me. It's been a blessing to be able to be there... Read moreDaughter of client in Surrey- May 2019
J was a good young lady and my Mum got on well with her. A super scheme you run. Thank you!... Read moreSon of elderly Homeowner in Middlesex -July 2018
As for a testimonial I can say that, at the beginning of the Homeshare arrangement, Share and Care said they would keep in regular touch – and they did. On a couple of occasions the homesharer raised issues with Share... Read moreSharer who lived with an elderly lady in London- Nov 17
I chanced upon Share and Care about 2 years ago when I was looking to move in the area I already lived. I didn’t know the live-in scheme existed up until then, but am so glad I found them! The... Read moreSharer who lived with an elderly lady in the Norwich Oct 17
SQ,“Thank you for your support during the past year whilst I was sharing with JS. As you know, we were well matched and intend to keep in touch as friends. I hope the next sharer will be as happy as... Read moreDaughter Homeowner, London, March 2017
Andrew is an outstanding sharer and my mum will miss him. He contributed greatly to her happiness during a difficult time and it was a great source of comfort to me to know that he was there and would contact... Read moreDaughter of Homeowner who was a client from July 2014-Jan 2017
Dear Caroline Amanda and Lizzy I wanted to say a very big thank you to you all for the wonderful support Share and Care have given my mother over the last few years. I know I would not have been able... Read moreMB son of Homeowner in Liverpool
Mrs B, Liverpool November 2014-May 2016 The elderly lady has dementia and has now gone into a dementia specialist care home L, M, our sharer and I are extremely grateful to Share and Care for bringing us together in a relationship... Read moreMH a Sharer in Wimbledon
February 2016 " Share and Care have been extremely helpful in finding me a well matched placement, in my preferred area. Being a companion to an elderly person has been a very rewarding experience, and I developed a good friendship during... Read morePJ daughter of a Homeowner in SW19
Share and Care came recommended to us by a neighbour and has exceeded our expectations. The placement with my father has been highly successful and is ending after 12 months ( February 2016) only as his needs have changed. M has... Read moreSM Sharer in Hampstead
''I am very grateful for the year I spent with C in Hampstead. C was relaxed and easy to get along with and I felt welcome and at ease in her home. I enjoyed the conversations and exchanges which C... Read moreAL, Sharer in London
“I know it is a bit gushing to say, but living with KC truly is one of the best life decisions I have ever made. It is so rewarding.” February 2012... Read moreA.L, Homeowner in Coventry
The situation came to an end when the Sharer needed to move out for personal reasons. A few weeks later the lady sadly passed away. “Share and Care” has been so helpful to my family on two occasions now finding a... Read moreMrs EB, Homeowner in Surrey
The lady’s daughter wrote: “Share & Care has been a godsend to my family. My mother aged nearly 98 now needs full time care, but until she had a fall a couple of months ago, she was able to look... Read moreMrs JZ, Homeowner in Edgware
(April 2014 - May 2015) | View Testimonial
The lady’s daughter emailed after the Sharer had left: “Many thanks for all your help and support in finding someone to home share with mum. I remember phoning last year unsure if I was doing the right thing. You all were... Read moreMrs EM, Homeowner in Willesden Green
(April 2013 - March 2014) | View Testimonial
Sharer ended when the lady required a full-time carer. This reference was written by one of her daughters: “Just to let you know that L moved out last Friday. She left the room immaculately. Many thanks to you, for all your... Read moreEF, Homeowner in Stanmore
(July 2014 - March 2015) | View Testimonial
This was a very typical Sharing situation, with the elderly lady simply wanting some practical help, companionship and the reassurance of someone living in her home. It was a very happy sharing situation and only ended because of a change... Read moreMrs KT, Homeowner in Highgate
(January 2011 - October 2013) | View Testimonial
She had two Sharers from Share & Care; the first for a year and the second for nearly two years. The Sharer ended as the lady moved into a home. This reference was written by one of her daughters: “I wanted... Read moreMrs JS, Homeowner in New Barnet
(September 2008 - August 2013) | View Testimonial
The situation ended when lady passed away. This reference was in an email written to Share & Care by the lady’s son. “I guess that until the last few weeks we all felt that Mum would have a few more happy... Read moreDaughter of PM, Herne Hill, London
(December 2007 - April 2011) | View Testimonial
The elderly lady had Pulminary Alzheimer’s. She had two Sharers through Share & Care, the first for 8 months and the second for two and a half years. The Share came to an end when the family moved the elderly... Read moreGS, Sharer in London
(August 2015) | View Testimonial
He shared the home of an elderly couple in Camden from March 2013, and left in mid-August 2015. “Thank you so much all of you for this arrangement. In every aspect it was an amazing opportunity to meet and live with... Read moreMM, Sharer in Middlesex
(March 2015) | View Testimonial
Thank you very much for your wishes, your support and kindness all the way through the time being with Eva. I must say that I have never been in a more rewarding relationship and friendship than this. It felt amazing... Read moreAL, Sharer in London
(July 2014) | View Testimonial
I graduated from my course the other day, it was a wonderful evening. As such, it is with great sadness that I am moving out this weekend. I've really enjoyed my time with M - it has been a fantastic... Read moreAH, Sharer in London
(January 2014) | View Testimonial
I very much appreciated the team’s support and advice and while the scheme has had its curve balls, I’ve enjoyed the experience of providing company and caring. January 2014... Read moreLC, Sharer in Rugby
(November 2014) | View Testimonial
Sorry to only just get in touch now, I know I had said I would put something together about my experience sharing with V. I've been thinking about it a lot this last week or so, and it's so hard... Read moreSB, Sharer in Sussex
(August 2012) | View Testimonial
Thank you for introducing me to the family. It was a pleasure to have shared and cared for her for the last year of her life. I felt so much love from the family. I will forever miss how her... Read moreJK Sharer in London
(August 2012) | View Testimonial
I’m so glad I was able to work with you over the past two years. Despite some tough times I have thoroughly enjoyed and gained so much from it, and it has made the financial challenges of being a student... Read moreTB, Sharer in London
(April 2014) | View Testimonial
I’m glad to hear that Mrs T enjoys me staying because I do enjoy and love it there as well. I love chatting with her, helping and assisting her as much as I can. Thank you so much for matching... Read moreJS, Sharer in London
(March 2014) | View Testimonial
As you know, I’m moving out on Saturday. I wanted to thank you both very much for all your support and commitment. It was good to know that I could contact you – for any reason. It was all very... Read more
