2. 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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. Rochdale Pilot

8. 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