Helpful Housemates

A Helpful Housemate is a lodger who is happy to offer a few hours of support to a Host in exchange for paying lower-than-market rent.

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Our sister organisation and joint founder talking about #dementia

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The ‘D’ Word @RadioTdw with Pete Hill on @ukhealthradio - Pete’s Guest on this weeks #dementia radio show is Caroline Cooke founder of Share and Care Homeshare @ShareandCareOrg.

👉🏼 🎧 https://t.co/0FTJVl6bXa #wellbeingpodcast #ukhealthradio

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Our Helpful Housemates scheme creates unexpected friendships! Host Anthea, speaks with Women’s Weekly about the connection she has with lodger Viraaj.

What an amazing story! Pick up the 2 July issue and find it on page 20.

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Older adults who participate in intergenerational programmes experience a 20% reduction in loneliness. Intergenerational relationships are vital for our older
#homeshare #GIW24

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Great article in @theipaper which captures the wonderful friendship between Helpful Housemates Anthea & Viraaj - thanks @imogen_tew !!

https://t.co/N14RonCVgB

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Great #homeshare story 😀

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The Generation Game: Young and old have a lot to bring to each other’s lives

Abi tells her #homeshare story to Take-a-Break!

Out today, issue 5, P 32. Abi talks about homesharing with a couple in their 80s & it’s been the most rewarding experience.

https://t.co/wX0tav3QO6

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I'm 27 and save hundreds on rent by home sharing with an elderly lady https://t.co/FZhecEoiyD via @MailOnline #homeshareworks

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Thank you @davidbyers26 for the wonderful article on our Helpful Housemates initiative & showing the amazing bond between housemates Anthea & Viraaj!
🙏🙏

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It was such a pleasure to meet Anthea Sieveking and Viraaj Jadav for this little piece. I found their experiences truly life-affirming.

https://t.co/YXPr8XQ1yo

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As seen in The Times – October 2023 #homeshare
A lovely piece about about why Anthea signed up to the Helpful Housemates scheme and found not only a lodger but a friend too! Read more https://t.co/8gNKyD27tz

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@HomeshareA, which aims to strengthen collaborations in the homeshare market and the health and social care sector, has released a report which provides a unique insight into the current homeshare market and what’s on the horizon. Read here: https://t.co/4zuDNaTxua

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For Margaret, homesharing brings the outside world in. “I was intrigued by the idea of having someone to come and live with me because being in the house on your own is quite difficult.”

#homeshare #intergenerationalliving #nhs #socialcare

https://t.co/O5xxwlgGZy

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“It’s hard to imagine what life would’ve been like if we hadn’t crossed paths,” says Christine, 28, who is #homesharing with Margaret, 83.

Another wonderful example of how #homeshareworks on so many levels.

#nhs #socialcare #costofliving #wellbeing

https://t.co/edTe62Yfdu

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After the last few years, it has never been more important to combat loneliness & isolation & #homeshare is doing just that. Celebrate #GIW23
#intergenerationalliving

Find out more about the impact of homeshare across the generations.
https://t.co/9cPKXYIlRA

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It’s Global Intergenerational Week 2023! All week we’re joining organisations across the world to celebrate the power of connecting younger and older people. Join the celebrations #GIW23

#homeshare #intergenerationalliving

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Grab your copy of The Times today & read about Natalie's lovely homeshare arrangement with Hansine!

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Very excited to say that one of our sharer’s, #NHS nurse Natalie, was interviewed by The Times!!

She talks about #homeshare & how she enjoys living with an older person so much that she doesn’t want to leave.

Read more about her story in today's issue of The Times!

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Natalie’s story is wonderful & reinstates the positive societal impact of #homeshare on #housing, #NHS #health & #socialcare, as well as the personal impact.

Huge thank you to @davidbyers26 !!! 🙏

https://t.co/mDFt45INdx

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If you or someone you know, could do with a little extra support and companionship around the home, #homeshare could be the perfect fit.

Read Helen's story about what homeshare means to her.
#NHS #Socialcare #olderpeople

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Unsure what #homeshare can do for you or your loved one? 89 yr old Helen shares an honest account into what it means to her - companionship, shared interests, security, & why she would recommend homeshare to other people!

https://t.co/3NVGp9uJXf

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Discover what #homeshare means to families. Listen now to the fantastic #PositivelyFabulousPodcast which explores the service user side of #homeshare.

The daughter of one of our householders explains what #homeshare means to them.

https://t.co/JmKsknZnL8

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Applications for low-cost housing options such as #homeshare are increasing - Amanda features in The Guardian and explains why!

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The Guardian speaks with Amanda about the rise in #homeshare applications by people seeking low-cost housing in their 30s & 50s & 60s.

Read the full article!!

https://t.co/kDdcUSLfYe

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This is going to be a great discussions, join @ShareandCareOrg & @FabNHSStuff tomorrow - talking #homeshare !!

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Join us tomorrow at 5 pm as we talk to @FABNHSStuff about how #NHS #healthcare #socialcare professionals can utilise #homeshare arrangements to great effect. Book your #free ticket now!
https://t.co/CpmkWnkSzM

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Thank you @FABNHSStuff for inviting us for interview on the FabTalks programme. We’re looking forward to joining you on Tues 17 Jan at 5 pm to talk #homeshare

Get your #free tickets now!

#nhs #socialprescribing #socialcare #GP #olderpeople
https://t.co/CpmkWnkkKe