1. part of Heather Nielsen Heather@sharedlivesplus.org.uk
HomeshareUKNetwork
@Homeshare_UK

2. Have you heard of Homeshare before?

3. 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)

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Could Homeshare help in Dorset & Poole?
Get in touch!

16. Questions. Find out more at www. HomeshareUK
Questions? Find out more at Heather Nielsen
HomeshareUKNetwork
@Homeshare_UK