part of Heather Nielsen Heather@sharedlivesplus.org.uk www.HomeshareUK.org HomeshareUKNetwork @Homeshare_UK

Have you heard of Homeshare before? www.HomeshareUK.org

What is Homeshare? Householder (free spare room + shared facilities) A sociable, intergenerational living model which helps people to help each other through exchange of their resources Householder (free spare room + shared facilities) carefully matched with Homesharer (10 hrs/week companionship + practical help) www.HomeshareUK.org

Shared Lives Plus’ Values “Homesharing has definitely affected how I view older people for the better!” Homesharer Strengths based approach Mutual respect Mutual benefit Reciprocity Person-centred Compatible matches Communication Homeshare UK is part of Shared Lives Plus – the UK network for Shared Lives and Homeshare. Shared Lives is another sociable living model. More similarities than differences. Benefits of drawing on wider experience of the organisation. 86% of family members of Householders would recommend Homeshare. Homeshare UK Sector Report 2017 www.HomeshareUK.org

Global Homeshare! - 16 countries - 1972: Homeshare established initially by Maggie Kuhn in US - 1993: Nan Maitland launches first formal Homeshare programme in London - 1999: Nan Maitland establishes Homeshare International www.HomeshareUK.org Homeshare World Congress, Madrid 2017

How Does Homesharing Work? No rent. Bills split Scheme fee (~ £120 per month) No personal care Bespoke Responsibilities 99% of family members reported greater peace of mind since their relative’s Homeshare. Homeshare UK Sector Report 2017 www.HomeshareUK.org

Homeshare Coordinator “It has given us peace of mind that our Mother has a lovely & responsible person living with her. The regular contact we have with our Homeshare coordinator has been very helpful too.” Son of Householder Homeshare Coordinator Networks Recruits Vets Matches Monitors Markets Collaboration is key for a successful Homeshare scheme. To secure a reliable stream of Householder referrals (gen plenty Homesharers), need to dive into local community. Know your market and how you’re best targeting them Know your GPs, social workers, pharmacists, fire services, housing officers, commissioners Reliable contact Expertise & advice Matching Safe guarding Construct equitable agreement Support Homesharer and Householder www.HomeshareUK.org

Matching Process Potential re-match Interview Homeshare end Inspection Move in date! References & DBS Contact schedule Profiles Trial period Introductions Agreement www.HomeshareUK.org

Homeshare can help! Tackle social isolation Utilise under-occupied housing stock Make accommodation affordable Enable independence Prevent premature moves to supported housing Ageing well & in place People Ageing Without Children Foster community cohesion End age segregation Audio courtesy of Mike Pinches “My father's Homesharer gets on with him very well and is so willing to help him. It gives me great peace of mind.” Son of Householder Gerald & Greg, Novus Homeshare www.HomeshareUK.org

Homeshare UK Network Support – Google group, QAF Advice – GPG Connection – teleconferences, annual conference Space for collaboration & coordination – marketing, research, case studies www.HomeshareUK.org Homeshare Partner Programme Coordinators

Homeshare UK Sector 2017 24 Homeshare schemes across UK & ROI Mixed sectors Mixed backgrounds ~320 active matches Growing! 8 fold enquiries 9% matches 109% HH waiting for HS Homeshare Partner Program Anouk & Doreen, PossAbilities Homeshare www.HomeshareUK.org

Homeshare Partner Programme 2 funders: Big Lottery & Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales 4 partners: Shared Lives Plus, Age UK, Foyer Federation, SCIE, OPM Trial different models of Homeshare to identify sustainable models 8 schemes in different locations with different target groups: Single older, socially isolated women Care leavers and people who are NEET Adults with learning disability Different models of charging In an Island location www.HomeshareUK.org

Householders Welcoming & generous spirit Spare room “I love Homeshare because it brings people’s natural kindness back into the open”. Homeshare coordinator Welcoming & generous spirit Spare room Desire to help & a need Family carers Single parents Older people living alone People with disabilities Long term health conditions (HIV, dementia) Gerald & Greg, Novus Homeshare www.HomeshareUK.org

Homesharers Kind & caring Shared interests Students “Homesharing is a life-changing experience of caring for each other and getting know each other. I loved it!” Homesharer Homesharers Kind & caring Shared interests Students Key public service workers Savers Council house waiting lists Adults with learning disability NEETs www.HomeshareUK.org

Could Homeshare help in Dorset & Poole? Get in touch! Heather@SharedLivesPlus.org.uk www.HomeshareUK.org

Questions. Find out more at www. HomeshareUK Questions? Find out more at www.HomeshareUK.org Heather Nielsen Heather@sharedlivesplus.org.uk HomeshareUKNetwork @Homeshare_UK www.HomeshareUK.org