From our Householders, their families and our Sharers:
Sharer living with a Householder with Dementia in London September 2024 - May 2025
'I am grateful to the Share and Care team for the invaluable support they’ve provided throughout my homeshare journey. From the very beginning, they took the time to understand my needs and preferences and matched me with a wonderful homeowner,... Read moreSharer who lived with a Householder in London from January 2024 - April 2025
"There’s something really valuable about the presence of someone from a different generation who brings kindness, calm, and quiet wisdom into a space. When someone is consistently thoughtful, supportive, and willing to share their experience with care, it creates a... Read moreDaughter of householder in Wimbledon - April 2025
Share and Care was the perfect support system for our mother for many years and we are incredibly grateful to you all for ensuring our mother's independence for longer than we thought it would be possible to do so. Mirella... Read moreSharer who Homeshare for 2 years in London March 2025
I would just like to thank all at Share and Care for your kindness, support and care. You all live up to your name! I will miss not having somebody to share my life with, but I do believe... Read moreDaughter of new Householder in London - March 2025
Everything went smoothly this weekend. Mum is delighted to have Ola as are we all. Thank you for all your help and support in finding someone for us. The agency has been very supportive and professional. Miriam... Read moreNephew of Householder in London December 2019 - November 2024
(December 2019 - November 2024) | View Testimonial
Hi Amanda and Caroline As a family we are very grateful for your part in enabling I to stay in her own home, and thrive, with the wonderful support and friendship J has given her. Without your Share and Care Homeshare... Read moreSharer in West Sussex September 2024
Many thanks to all the staff at Share & Care, I have enjoyed staying with C and wish C and Share & Care continued success in the future. Viv H... Read moreSharer who lived in a homeshare in London August 2024
Share & Care is a fantastic and rewarding initiative, connecting tenants who wish to contribute to the community, with Elders who could use some extra support and companionship, who may not be physically or financially ready for full-time care.... Read moreSharer who lived in a homeshare in Hertfordshire leaving June 2024
I hope this mail finds you well. I’m sorry it took a while longer to write a testimonial.Been trying to settle in and also cope with my workload. Wow. When I first came across low cost accommodation I will admit that... Read moreSharer who lived with a Householder in West London - June 2024
Share and Care have been beyond supportive and helpful at every stage of my homeshare journey. This includes both before, during and after my homeshare, which have been a great experience. I enjoyed my homeshare, we became good friends and... Read moreWife of householder in Finsbury Park - March 2024
Thank you Amanda and Team you have done us proud and found good people who have made our lives easier. I will continue to recommend you!! Geraldine ... Read moreSharer who lived with a couple in East Molesey - March 2024
Dear Team, Being a part of the home share experience has taught me so much. I feel extremely grateful to have been let into someone else's life, and know that I am able to make a small difference to them every... Read moreSharer who lived with a couple in Oxford - December 2023
Hi team, Thank you so much for your lovely email and thanks for your support and help over the last 7 months. I think Share and Care is an amazing association and I tell everyone about it! Hope you have a lovely... Read moreDaughter of a Householder in Wandsworth October 2023
The transition from child of your parent to the parenting of your parent is a strange and emotional one. Frustration, grief, guilt and a sense of isolation litter a winding path of seemingly endless limitations! Into this fog comes Share... Read moreSon of a couple who started using Share and Care Homeshare June 2023
I know that it's something I have shared before but I wanted to say again how hugely grateful I am to all of the work you and all of the team do in setting up all of the homeshares with... Read moreSon of client who we supported in Hackney August 2023
I would like to thank Share and Care for the two young women who lived in and helped my mother in her last year. They were both helpful and conscientious and always treated her with care and attention beyond their... Read moreSharer in London August 2023
I want to express my gratitude for having been connected with the L's family through your agency. It has truly been a meaningful experience. Warmest regards, Samdrup ... Read moreSharer who lived in a Homeshare in Newport Pagnell - August 2023
Hello good day i hope i find you well. I really would need to take this juncture to just appreciate and to say thank you so much our manager Amanda ,Caroline Nicky and Jacky.I am so sorry for let reply... Read moreDaughter of a Householder in Hampshire who had the same Sharer for 5 years - August 2023
This is to let you know that after such happy years Shannon is moving to her own home. This will happen over the next couple of weeks. We will miss her but she will still be nearby so able to... Read moreDaughter of a Householder in Lewes, East Sussex - August 2023
Using Share & Care was such a good solution for my mother, with mobility issues and early Alzheimer’s. The home-sharer she had was calm, kind and thoughtful, and they got on very well. It gave me immense peace of mind... Read moreDaughter of a Householder in Newport Pagnell - July 2023
Thank you so much, homeshare really was incremental in helping us achieve Mums wishes of staying at home until the end, we would never have been able to do that without your help. Gideon in particular was a shining star, he... Read moreHouseholder near Reading June 2023
Dear all at Share and Care Thank you for your kind wishes. I will certainly send you my appreciation of all the help you have given me introducing me to Harriet. I first read about Share and Care in the Waitrose magazine... Read moreCathy- Daughter of one of our clients Jan 2023
The homeshare with Joanna continues to be a resounding success....she has far exceeded all our expectations in every way. Out mothers health has never been better....she had a brain scan and an annual checkup with her neurologist at the end... Read moreDaughter of client in Cambridge - Jan 2023
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you S for all the support you have given Mum and the family. I would also like to thank you Amanda and everyone at Share and Care for the support and... Read moreDaughter of client in Hampton - Jan 2023
We have had a great experience from Share and Care. We were recommended it by two friends and have gone on to recommend it to many other people. CJ... Read moreDaughter of Householder in Battersea -Dec 2022
Share & Care introduced us to a fantastic Sharer for our elderly mother. He was kind, flexible, and reliable, and managed some challenging situations. Katherine. December 2022... Read moreOutgoing Sharer in Greater London - September 2022
Hi Amanda and Share and Care team, I just wanted to say thank you for all the support and for blessing me with a lovely homeshare for the past two years. It has been a great experience throughout. Wishing you all the... Read moreSeptember 2022 - New Sharer
I have arrived and am settling in. Thank you to you and the rest of the team for all your help - you're so professional and it shines through. Best, A... Read moreAugust 2022 new Householder
My Sharer has moved in, very happily. She is a charming person and we have already settled together. She has met my local son and daughter and a visiting daughter ( just one more to meet!) She is a real answer... Read moreMay 2022 - Daughter of Householder in St Albans
I think Share and Care is a brilliant idea where lodgers and the person needing support or care both benefit. Our lodger was saving to buy a house and our mother had a reliable, kind presence in her home. This... Read moreSon and daughter in Exeter April 2022
I'd just like to thank Share and Care so much for the wonderful service you provide, you made it possible for mum to stay in her home of 54 years, words cannot express how much that meant to her and... Read moreSJ Daughter of a London Householder - January 2022
Many thanks to the team at Share and Care Homeshare. I felt very supported from the start and great care was taken throughout the whole process to understand my mother's needs so we could find the right match. The team are very... Read moreSon of client in Brentwood, Essex who had a Sharer from 2017-2021
(December 2017 - June 2021) | View Testimonial
We had a recommendation from a friend regarding the services of “Share and Care Homeshare” in 2017. Following this, Katrina moved in for three and a half years before Mum’s dementia was at a stage that a Care Home was... Read moreSharer in Battle East Sussex June 2021
I would recommend the Share and Care scheme to anyone, as it is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, supporting them in daily activities that they may struggle in on their own, but working as a team at the... Read moreSharer who lived with an elderly gentleman in Cirencester June 2021
(May 2019 - February 2020) | View Testimonial
"My experience with caring for Peter transcended anything I ever expected. It was both a challenging and rewarding journey for us both but it was the type of relationship that makes a lasting enriching impression. I know I’m not a... Read moreHouseholder in London May 2021
I am not a typical client, being in my mid-sixties and fit and healthy; however it has been a perfect arrangement for me. I would recommend the service to anyone. ."> Click the link to hear how Eleri and I got... Read moreSister- in-law of Householder in London N3
Dear Caroline and Amanda I just want to leave a review to thank you for your kindness and show my appreciation for your time and assistance. I would very highly recommend the services of Share and Care . They help find a compatible... Read moreSharer living in London April 2021
As you know I will be moving out today but I wanted to say ...It has been a life -time experience for me and I am very grateful for you introducing me to Harry and his family. Most of all Thank you... Read moreSharer London March 2021
"A friend of mine told me about Share and Care when I needed low cost accommodation. I thought that it would be an interesting experience but I was also a little nervous about the person I am going to stay with.... Read moreSharer London February 2021
Dear Share and Care, Thank you so much for the opportunity that you have given me to be as part of this scheme. I have a fantastic experience staying in with Coral and I have great memories. As you know, Coral has an... Read moreSon of a London Householder Sept 2018 - January 2021
For the moment we end our relationship with Share and Care. Many thanks for your quick responses and sensitivity during our years with you. We always knew you had our mother's best interests at heart and directly addressed her key... Read moreLondon 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 who was living with Dementia
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
