Homeshare schemes are in operation all over the world – France Canada New Zealand Australia Belgium The Netherlands Germany Austria Italy Spain USA UK and Ireland Switzerland

Householder Help with tasks Reduced social isolation and improved mental wellbeing Security Increased independence Increased choice and option to stay in own home

Homesharer Access to affordable accommodation Better tenancy sustainment Access to education and training Companionship/ friendship Intergenerational relationships Supported independence for care leavers Work experience for social care NVQ training

Homeshare is not - A live in carer A live in housekeeper Simple lodger arrangements A tenancy A care service

Wider outcomes Increased take-up of education and training – reduced NEET population Reduced pressure on housing stock, especially 1-2 bed accommodation. Reduce levels of under-occupancy Reducing tenancy failure and youth homelessness Reduced pressure on services e.g. supported accommodation; domiciliary care Delayed/prevented movement into full time care for older people Overcoming prejudice about young people in the community Share learning about Homeshare scheme in context of area of multiple deprivation Increase awareness of different methods of improving independence to deliver more appropriate services

Rochdale Pilot

What can you do…? To help us promote Homeshare you can - Talk to your friends/family about Homeshare Refer into the Scheme Pass information to friends/family so they can refer themselves Contact us for further information 0151 290 7129